PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eliza Marie II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sanchez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Slayer - Jesus Saves. Marie II has chosen You´re the voice - John Farnham as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Sanchez
vs
Marie II

189 cm
22
267 lbs
12 - 1 - 0

200 cm
22
280 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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(GTI) PROLETARIAN
(GTI) PROLETARIAN

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jesus Sanchez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eliza Marie II!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sanchez.
A telegraphed right hand from Marie II misses the target.
Marie II pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marie II thows a body shot but no joy.
Sanchez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marie II at a distance.

Sanchez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Marie II tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sanchez is in Marie II's guard.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanchez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sanchez is pushing down on Marie II's leg trying to pass to half guard. Marie II is fighting to maintain full guard but Sanchez has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marie II trying to control from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marie II won't allow Sanchez to pass to mount.
Sanchez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marie II does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Sanchez is working for a submission of some sort.
Sanchez controlling the action here.
Marie II is looking to improve his position.
Sanchez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marie II does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sanchez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Marie II is looking to control Sanchez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marie II avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marie II pushes Sanchez off looking to stand but Sanchez dives back in and keeps control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sanchez wants to free his trapped foot but Marie II is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Sanchez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Marie II sees it coming and defends easily.
Marie II is looking to escape.
Marie II won't allow Sanchez to pass to mount.
Marie II is not content to let Sanchez control the position.

Marie II is defending against the submission attempts here by Sanchez.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sanchez tries to pass to full mount but Marie II defends it.

Sanchez is working for a submission of some sort.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sanchez tries to pass to full mount but Marie II defends it.
Marie II tries to get to full guard but Sanchez has control of the leg.
Sanchez is looking to take a break and control but Marie II is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marie II is in trouble now - Sanchez has advanced to mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Sanchez moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Marie II has worked his arm free - good work by Marie II!
Marie II stops Sanchez from passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Sanchez dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Marie II misses the body punch
and Sanchez counters with a right hand to the body.
Marie II throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanchez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanchez blocks a jab.
Marie II fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Marie II throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanchez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Marie II counters with a left and a right that stings Sanchez.
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marie II manages to avoid it.
Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marie II misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Sanchez counters with a single leg into guard. Marie II didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marie II wants to stand but Sanchez is controlling the position.
Sanchez trying to control but Marie II is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sanchez forces his way into half guard.
Sanchez winds up and cracks Marie II with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sanchez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sanchez wants to pass to mount but Marie II is defending the position.
Sanchez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Marie II defending well though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marie II tries to roll over but Sanchez keeps him under control.

Sanchez is looking for a kimura but Marie II is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sanchez to get the leverage.
Sanchez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Marie II defending well though.
Marie II really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sanchez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sanchez is trying to control the action in half guard but Marie II is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Sanchez seems to be looking for submissions.
Sanchez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sanchez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sanchez looking to finish with strikes here!
Sanchez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Marie II has given up his back. Will we see Sanchez going for some submissions?

Sanchez is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Sanchez looking for the choke but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marie II is in bad spot here.
Jesus Sanchez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Sanchez is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Marie II trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez is looking to finish with some ground and pound!

Sanchez working for the choke.
Sanchez doesn't have the hooks in and Marie II manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Sanchez dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Marie II.
Marie II throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez thows a body shot but no joy.
Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marie II.
Marie II ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Marie II throws a hook but Sanchez avoids it easily.
Marie II throws a shot from downtown. Sanchez moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Marie II throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Marie II misses

so Sanchez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Sanchez drops back looking for a leg! Marie II is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Marie II manages to kick Sanchez off! Sanchez jumps back into Marie II's guard.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Marie II keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez looking to sit in guard and control but Marie II gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck.
Marie II trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sanchez's guard.
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck.

Sanchez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sanchez trying to control the position.

Sanchez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Marie II defends it easily.
Sanchez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marie II's guard.
Sanchez preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanchez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Marie II working a defensive guard here.
Sanchez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Sanchez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sanchez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez prevents Marie II from getting back to his feet.
Sanchez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Marie II has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Sanchez off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marie II. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marie II lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sanchez circles away quickly and effectively.
Eliza Marie II seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marie II thows a body shot but no joy.
Sanchez takes a swing at Marie II's ribcage but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Marie II.
Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marie II.
Marie II takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Marie II misses with a double jab

and Sanchez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Marie II working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Marie II is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Marie II wants to get back to his feet but Sanchez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Marie II takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marie II can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sanchez controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Sanchez clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Marie II misses with a body punch

so Sanchez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sanchez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sanchez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sanchez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Marie II is retaining full guard.
Sanchez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Marie II stops Sanchez from passing to mount.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marie II tries to lock up and control but Sanchez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Sanchez is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Marie II can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Sanchez controlling his opponent.
Marie II taking shots to the head.

It looks like Eliza Marie II has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marie II keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sanchez controlling the position easily from mount.

Sanchez is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Marie II can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Marie II wants to control but Sanchez is having none of it.

Marie II has left one of his arms exposed and Sanchez doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Marie II screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jesus Sanchez!
Jesus Sanchez retains his heavyweight title!