PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renato Sanches (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olbrzymi Vlad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanches comes to the ring accompanied by Roy Jones Jr - Can't Be Touched . The key to victory for Renato Sanches has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Sanches
vs
Vlad

192 cm
22
291 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

200 cm
29
313 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Renato Sanches!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Olbrzymi Vlad!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanches misses the jab.
Vlad dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sanches. That did some damage!
Sanches getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sanches catches Vlad with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sanches loads up on a big right hand but Vlad slips the punch.
Vlad with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sanches to score with a decent uppercut.
Sanches throws a right hand that Vlad ducks under and follows up with a left that Vlad also avoids with ease.
Vlad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sanches throws a jab but it's blocked by Vlad.
Sanches displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vlad.
Vlad takes one on the button.
Jab from Sanches.
Sanches scores with a nice strike.
Sanches fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanches moves out of range of the body kick.
Sanches lands with a shot to the body.
Sanches throws a jab when Vlad was well out of range.
Vlad pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sanches back to the ropes. Vlad follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Vlad moves away from the strike by Sanches.
Sanches takes a kick to the side of the head.

Vlad clinches up against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vlad tries to score a body lock takedown but Sanches shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nice body punch from Sanches - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanches.
Vlad scores with a hook to the body.

Sanches manages to break the clinch.
Sanches misses with a looping right.
Sanches scores with a body shot.
Sanches lands a nice hook to Vlad's body. Vlad takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vlad looks gassed!
Sanches fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vlad on the side of the head.
Sanches misses with a straight right.
Vlad has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vlad there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanches connects with a nice looking jab.
Vlad takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sanches slips a jab and a cross from Vlad.
Vlad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Renato Sanches is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanches connects with the punch.
Sanches throws a series of strikes that have Vlad backpedaling.
Nice straight punches there by Sanches. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sanches.

Vlad has managed to clinch.

Sanches manages to break the clinch.
Vlad tries to clinch but Sanches moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vlad looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vlad takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sanches scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot by Sanches.
Sanches lands a slapping body shot.
Sanches is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vlad.
Sanches lands a glancing blow to the side of Vlad's head.
Olbrzymi Vlad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanches lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Good exchange - Sanches coming out on top.
Sanches lands a glancing blow to the side of Vlad's head.
Sanches is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sanches throws a series of punches but Vlad avoids them all with ease.
Vlad takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sanches, as that shot connected.
Vlad with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sanches to score with a decent uppercut.
Sanches connects with a nice looking jab.
Sanches is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sanches stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vlad has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sanches swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vlad takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sanches cracks Vlad with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
No joy there for Vlad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vlad with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sanches counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Renato Sanches has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olbrzymi Vlad.
Sanches fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vlad looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sanches lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sanches swinging wildly here.
Vlad misses with a two punch combination.
Sanches lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanches lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sanches closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Vlad is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sanches darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sanches lands with a shot to the body.
Vlad slips a jab from Sanches.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sanches.
Vlad takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sanches moves into range and connects with a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanches moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sanches misses with a two punch combination.
A left lands for Sanches.
Sanches scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sanches dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanches lands a nice shot that snaps Vlad's head back.
Sanches scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vlad has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sanches with a nice cross.
Sanches is working the combinations to good effect here.
Sanches lands a head shot.
Sanches stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vlad with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vlad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanches scores with a body shot.
Sanches darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sanches throws a nice looking combination but Vlad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sanches uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vlad has time to react.
Vlad drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sanches connects with a jab.
Sanches works over Vlad's head and body with a nice combination.
Sanches fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sanches throws a good cross that connects.
Sanches connects with a nice looking jab.
Vlad looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sanches scores with a jab to the body.
Vlad takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vlad is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sanches sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sanches lands with a nice combination. Vlad backs away looking to recover.
Vlad is trying desperately to land a takedown but Sanches is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Vlad.
Sanches connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sanches throws a series of strikes that have Vlad backpedaling.
Sanches scores with a jab.
Sanches ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sanches throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sanches scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sanches catches Vlad with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sanches throws a hook to the side of Vlad's head but Vlad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanches missing with a left hand there. Vlad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanches lands a lovely overhand right.
Good exchange - Sanches coming out on top.
Sanches tests Vlad's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A shot to the liver by Sanches. Beautiful body shot.
Sanches lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice jab there from Sanches.
A big left from Sanches misses.
Sanches is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sanches fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vlad looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sanches lands a jab to Vlad's midsection.
Vlad slips a jab and a cross from Sanches.
Vlad has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sanches misses with a wild body shot.
Vlad takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sanches's corner calls for a 1-2. Sanches obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sanches fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vlad looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vlad takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sanches waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vlad.
A big left from Sanches misses.
Vlad walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sanches lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sanches lands a jab to the nose.
Sanches lands a slapping body shot.
Sanches punishes Vlad's body with a nice straight punch.
Sanches lands a glancing blow to the side of Vlad's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vlad walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vlad uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanches.
A punch lands to the side of Vlad 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sanches moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sanches lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sanches.
Vlad just misses with a punch to the body.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sanches punishes Vlad's body with a nice straight punch.
Sanches lands a slapping body shot.
Sanches lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Good exchange - Sanches coming out on top.
Sanches punishes Vlad's body with a nice straight punch.
Vlad is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sanches.
Sanches throws a jab when Vlad was well out of range.
Vlad shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sanches lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sanches lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sanches connects with a nice looking jab.
Vlad takes one on the button.
Vlad on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sanches darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sanches scores with a hook to the body. Vlad takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vlad with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sanches to score with a decent uppercut.
Sanches throws a big shot that misses.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vlad has a takedown stuffed.
Sanches scores with a nice strike.
Sanches thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vlad takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sanches!
Sanches scores with a jab.
Vlad takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A right-left combo lands from Sanches.
Sanches lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sanches lands a body shot.
Sanches lands with a straight right. Vlad didn't see that one coming.
Vlad misses with a looping right.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanches scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vlad in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanches lunges at Vlad with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vlad's hand.
Vlad is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sanches misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Renato Sanches dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Vlad fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sanches paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vlad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanches throws out the jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vlad.
Sanches lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sanches.
Sanches misses with a wild body shot.
Vlad throws a combination that misses
and Sanches counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Sanches.
Sanches throws a shot to the body.
Olbrzymi Vlad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanches lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vlad at a distance.
Vlad takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sanches sizes up Vlad with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sanches is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vlad can do to turn this around?
Vlad needs to keep his hands up - Sanches had a free shot at his head there.
Sanches lands with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanches throws a good cross that connects.
Vlad is breathing heavily.
Sanches lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sanches.
A shot to the liver by Sanches. Beautiful body shot.
Vlad takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sanches scores with a punch to the head.
Sanches scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vlad doesn't seem bothered though.
Sanches cracks Vlad with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sanches throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vlad stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sanches bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanches scores with a hook to the body. Vlad takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sanches pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanches misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sanches lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sanches ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Sanches here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Nice body punch from Sanches.
A cross from Sanches lands.
Sanches works Vlad's body with a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanches with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sanches scores with a nice right hand.
Sanches stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sanches lands an overhand right.
Sanches fails to land with a series of punches.
Vlad shoots in looking for a takedown but Sanches manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vlad's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Renato Sanches has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olbrzymi Vlad.
Vlad is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sanches.
Sanches jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sanches connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vlad momentarily.
Sanches scores with a nice head shot.
Renato Sanches is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice shot by Sanches.
Sanches scores with a decent looking hook.
Sanches lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vlad at a distance.
Sanches moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Vlad drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sanches lands a two punch combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanches misses with a wild combination.
Sanches connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vlad's hands.
Sanches stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vlad walks into a straight right hand from Sanches.
Sanches is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vlad.
Sanches misses with an uppercut.
Vlad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vlad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanches.
Vlad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanches.
Sanches misses with a straight right.
Vlad tries for a takedown but Sanches sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sanches stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vlad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanches throws out the jab.
Sanches scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vlad is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sanches throws out a loose jab but Vlad uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Sanches.
Sanches keeps the fight on the outside.
Vlad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanches.
Sanches scores with a nice right hand.
Sanches misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vlad.
Vlad throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vlad fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vlad fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sanches swings for the body but Vlad moves out of range.
Sanches uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vlad has time to react.
Vlad throws a series of punches but Sanches avoids them all with ease.
Vlad takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sanches stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vlad fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sanches catches Vlad with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vlad moves forwards but Sanches connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vlad fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sanches misses with a series of wild punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vlad.
Nice takedown defense from Sanches. No joy for Vlad on that attempt.
Sanches is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vlad shoots in looking for a takedown but Sanches manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vlad's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sanches bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vlad's head.
Sanches jabs Vlad to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sanches lands a nice shot that snaps Vlad's head back.
Vlad takes a jab right on the kisser.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sanches.
Vlad takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vlad doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sanches lands with a straight right. Vlad didn't see that one coming.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vlad takes one to the chin there.
A jab from Sanches does it's job there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sanches pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Vlad back to the ropes. Sanches follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Vlad defending well as Sanches loads up on a big left hand.
Sanches stalks Vlad and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vlad's face. Vlad staggers backwards, shaken.
Sanches misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sanches scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vlad has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vlad there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sanches lands a nice hook to Vlad's body. Vlad takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheers as Sanches lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vlad doesn't seem phased though.
Sanches lands a jab to the nose.
Nice uppercut there from Sanches.
Sanches with a nice cross.
Vlad takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sanches connects with a single shot there.
Sanches displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Vlad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanches.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vlad takes one on the button.
Sanches ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vlad walks into a jab.
Sanches misses with a two punch combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Sanches. That snapped Vlad's head back.
Vlad walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sanches takes a swing at Vlad's ribcage but misses.
Sanches ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sanches slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sanches darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vlad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanches's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vlad under the eye.
Sanches lands a lovely overhand right.
Sanches lands with an overhand left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanches getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vlad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanches.
Vlad walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sanches throws a jab but it's blocked by Vlad.
Sanches misses with a wild body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sanches!
A jab from Sanches misses.
Sanches lands an overhand right.
Decent striking displayed by Sanches there.
Sanches throws a good cross that connects.
Sanches thuds his right hand into Vlad's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sanches lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sanches connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sanches checks a leg kick.
Vlad uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanches.
Vlad takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

Vlad moves into the clinch successfully.
Vlad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanches's elbow.
Sanches lands a body punch in the clinch.

Sanches manages to break the clinch.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Sanches both land. Nice combination.
Vlad tries to move into range but Sanches moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vlad drops his hands momentarily and Sanches takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A jab from Sanches finds it's way through Vlad's defenses.
Sanches throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vlad takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vlad takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sanches lands a jab-cross combination.
Vlad gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A left lands for Sanches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanches connects with a body shot that sends Vlad's belly button to the back.
Sanches throws a series of strikes that have Vlad backpedaling.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A combination from Sanches does no damage.
Sanches feints a jab promting Vlad to slip. Sanches then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vlad slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Vlad doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Renato Sanches dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A left and a right from Sanches both land. Nice combination.
Sanches cracks a nice hook into Vlad's ribs.
Sanches lands with a hook. Vlad tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sanches takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sanches lands a right hook to the body.
Sanches lunges at Vlad with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vlad's hand.
Sanches throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vlad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanches throws out a loose jab but Vlad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanches works the jab nicely.
Sanches lands a lovely overhand right.
Vlad tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sanches cracks Vlad with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Sanches lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vlad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice body punch from Sanches.
Sanches scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sanches works the jab nicely.
Sanches scores with a one two! Vlad had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vlad doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sanches scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vlad in his tracks.
Sanches dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanches lands a body shot.
Vlad takes one on the button.
Vlad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanches digs a good body shot into Vlad's ribs.
Vlad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanches.
Sanches fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sanches scores with a nice right hand.
Vlad looks for a takedown but Sanches sprawls well.
Vlad walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sanches scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vlad takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanches scores with a shot to the body.
Sanches misses with a few strikes there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanches looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sanches is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vlad.
Sanches with a hook.
Vlad throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sanches's waist but Sanches gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vlad off to one side.
Sanches scores with a shot to the body.
Sanches scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sanches lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vlad circles away quickly and effectively.
Vlad takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sanches scores with a jab. Vlad acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sanches darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sanches dips to his left and cracks Vlad with an uppercut!
Sanches misses with a straight left.
Nice uppercut lands for Sanches. That snapped Vlad's head back.
Sanches lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sanches changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vlad wants to clinch up but Sanches keeps it at a distance.
Sanches throws a good cross that connects.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vlad changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sanches tries to avoid it but Vlad manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sanches to the ground. Sanches escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Renato Sanches has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olbrzymi Vlad.
Vlad walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sanches misses with a hook.
Sanches waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vlad.
Sanches darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vlad on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sanches, as that shot connected.
Sanches misses with a two punch combination.
Sanches lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sanches listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sanches misses with a two punch combination.
Sanches misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab lands there for Sanches.
Sanches looks to score with a jab to the body but Vlad is just out of range.
Sanches throws a nice looking combination but Vlad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sanches takes a swing at Vlad's ribcage but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanches pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Vlad back to the ropes. Sanches follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vlad shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sanches defends it nicely.
Sanches digs a good body shot into Vlad's ribs.
Sanches looks to land a combination. Vlad sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sanches fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vlad on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sanches dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vlad on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sanches smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sanches punishes Vlad's body with a nice straight punch.
Vlad tries to move into range but Sanches moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sanches lands with a nice combination. Vlad backs away looking to recover.
Vlad's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sanches connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vlad scrambles back to his feet.
Sanches lands a jab to the head.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sanches misses with a hook.
Sanches scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sanches scores with a jab to the body.
Sanches throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vlad stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vlad walks into a straight right hand from Sanches.
Sanches stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sanches wants it to stay on the feet.
Sanches moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Sanches.
Sanches scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sanches tries to bum rush Vlad with a series of wild strikes but Vlad uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sanches connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vlad's hands.
Vlad throws a right hand that misses
and Sanches connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Vlad does no damage.
Vlad buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sanches fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vlad manages to avoid it.
Vlad tries to land a front kick but Sanches steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vlad tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sanches sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vlad somewhat.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vlad shoots in for a takedown but Sanches shows good takedown defense.
Sanches dips to his left and cracks Vlad with an uppercut!
Vlad slips a jab and a cross from Sanches.
Sanches punishes Vlad's body with a nice straight punch.
Sanches with a nice cross.
Sanches lands a head shot.
Sanches throws a hook but Vlad blocks it.
Sanches lands an overhand right.
Vlad shoots in but Sanches avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice shot by Sanches.
A nice combination there by Sanches.
Nice cross by Sanches.
Sanches lands a jab to the nose.
Sanches keeps the fight on the outside.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sanches stuns Vlad with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sanches scores with the left hand. Vlad knows he should have avoided that one.
Some wild striking there from Sanches.
Vlad doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sanches lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sanches comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sanches scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vlad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vlad takes one to the side of the head.
Vlad moves out of range as Sanches strikes.
Nice defenses there by Vlad.
Sanches changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vlad gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vlad drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sanches lands with an uppercut that bounces Vlad off the ropes and back into rage.
Vlad gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vlad needs to keep his hands up - Sanches had a free shot at his head there.
Sanches scores with a punch to the head.
Sanches's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sanches duly obliges.
Sanches is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vlad darts in trying to clinch
and Sanches counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vlad ducks right into an uppercut from Sanches.
Vlad takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sanches moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Vlad gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sanches connects with a right hand. Vlad shakes it off.
Sanches scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sanches shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Vlad eats them both and turns towards Sanches to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Vlad throws a right and a left that Sanches avoids nicely.
Olbrzymi Vlad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sanches lands a jab.
Sanches fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sanches connects with a single shot there.
Sanches connects with a single shot there.
Sanches cracks Vlad with an open hand slap.
Nice shot by Sanches.
Vlad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sanches moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sanches lands with an overhand left.
Sanches scores with a shot to the body.
Vlad walks into a stiff left hand from Sanches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanches lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanches cracks a nice hook into Vlad's ribs.
Vlad looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Renato Sanches is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sanches digs a good body shot into Vlad's ribs.
Sanches scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

And that's the end of the fight!
Renato Sanches showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sanches has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Richard Clark scores the fight for Renato Sanches!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Renato Sanches!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Renato Sanches!

Renato Sanches wins by unanimous decision!
Renato Sanches retains his super heavyweight title!