PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dawkins Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie McQueen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying McQueen's choice of entrance music: Limp BizkiT - Rollin' . Eddie McQueen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sanchez
vs
McQueen

182 cm
27
179 lbs
11 - 13 - 0

183 cm
27
181 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dawkins Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eddie McQueen!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Sanchez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

McQueen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McQueen is staying active underneath Sanchez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McQueen wants to get back to full guard.
McQueen is looking to control Sanchez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McQueen avoid being mounted?
McQueen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sanchez kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sanchez thows a huge punch but McQueen dodges it nicely.

Sanchez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

McQueen looking for submissions off his back.
Sanchez 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.

Sanchez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McQueen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sanchez.
McQueen is staying active underneath Sanchez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McQueen taking some punishment here, with Sanchez in his half guard.
Sanchez is thwarting McQueen's attempts to control the position.

McQueen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sanchez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sanchez is looking to advance position but McQueen won't allow it.

Sanchez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McQueen defends it well.
Sanchez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

McQueen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sanchez pulls his head out easily.
McQueen wants to improve his position but Sanchez is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez drops an elbow to the side of McQueen's head.
McQueen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McQueen is trying to maintain the position but Sanchez is very close to passing his half guard.
Sanchez trying to control from half guard but McQueen is working away.

Sanchez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sanchez passes into side control, despite McQueen's attempt to control the position.

Sanchez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McQueen tries to improve position but can't.
Sanchez advances nicely into full mount.
McQueen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sanchez landing punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
McQueen is trying desperately to improve position.

Sanchez with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Sanchez goes for an armbar but he's not got it… McQueen turns into him and now he's in Sanchez's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing McQueen from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McQueen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McQueen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McQueen controls the pace.

Sanchez kicks McQueen off and gets to his feet.
Eddie McQueen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McQueen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McQueen throws out a loose jab but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from McQueen. Those never looked like landing.
Sanchez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dawkins Sanchez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Sanchez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McQueen makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sanchez really felt that one!
McQueen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McQueen throws a head kick but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez blocks the body kick.
Sanchez is looking to clinch but McQueen is avoiding it.
McQueen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sanchez under the eye.

It looks like Dawkins Sanchez has been cut.
That kick from Sanchez tenderised McQueen's leg. McQueen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sanchez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sanchez lands a right hook to the body.
Sanchez misses with a double jab
and McQueen counters with a one-two to the body.
Sanchez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McQueen checks a leg kick nicely.
McQueen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McQueen misses with an uppercut. Sanchez saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut lands for Sanchez. That snapped McQueen's head back.
Sanchez takes one to the chin there.
McQueen looks to throw the jab but Sanchez is out of range.
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
Eddie McQueen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez jabs McQueen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab from McQueen finds it's way through Sanchez's defenses.

Sanchez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
McQueen tries to improve position but can't.
McQueen is breathing heavily.
McQueen takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sanchez advances to mount.
Sanchez landing punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McQueen tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Sanchez looking to secure an arm triangle but McQueen defends it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Sanchez looking to secure an arm triangle but McQueen defends it well.
McQueen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sanchez lands a heavy elbow.
BOOM! Sanchez connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sanchez is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Sanchez is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but McQueen is surviving well by controlling Sanchez's body position as best he can.
Sanchez with a couple of short strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McQueen is looking to improve his position but Sanchez isn't that keen on the idea.
Sanchez lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
McQueen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
McQueen won't allow Sanchez to get back to his feet.
McQueen wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
McQueen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McQueen tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanchez is retaining full guard.
McQueen throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McQueen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanchez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McQueen takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
McQueen pushing down on Sanchez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sanchez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sanchez works his way to full guard. Good work.
McQueen prevents Sanchez from getting back to his feet.
Sanchez trying to control the position.
McQueen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Sanchez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McQueen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McQueen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McQueen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sanchez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dawkins Sanchez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dawkins Sanchez's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Sanchez moves away from the strike by McQueen.
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McQueen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McQueen throws a sloppy head kick and Sanchez moves out of range easily.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Sanchez.
McQueen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sanchez works his way to full guard. Good work.
McQueen cracks Sanchez with a solid left hand.
Sanchez keeping full guard, as McQueen tries to pass.
McQueen won't allow Sanchez to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McQueen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing McQueen from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sanchez looking for a guillotine here but McQueen defends easily.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing McQueen from controlling successfully.
McQueen cracks Sanchez with a solid left hand.

Sanchez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McQueen preventing the sweep.
McQueen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sanchez is proving hard to escape from.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McQueen looking to sit in guard and control but Sanchez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McQueen working a defensive guard here.

McQueen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sanchez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

McQueen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sanchez scoring with some ground and pound.

Sanchez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McQueen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sanchez has McQueen in his guard.
Sanchez is trying to control the position but McQueen postures up.
Eddie McQueen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McQueen is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Sanchez has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. McQueen is looking to defend but Sanchez has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for McQueen! Sanchez pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, McQueen taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dawkins Sanchez!