PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neo Nova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez comes into the arena with Cypress Hill - Tequila Sunrise blaring out of the sound system. This should be fireworks!

Sanchez
vs
Nova

170 cm
23
142 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

171 cm
19
137 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jesus Sanchez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Neo Nova!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez lands a nice hook to Nova's body. Nova takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sanchez lands a two punch combo.
Sanchez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sanchez looks for the body kick but Nova saw that one coming.
Nova throws a nice looking combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nova throws a wild body kick that Sanchez sees coming a mile off.
Nova looks to land a left hand but Sanchez moved out of range nicely.
Sanchez misses with a looping left.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sanchez lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nova has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nova and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sanchez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nova circles away.
Nova tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Sanchez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sanchez showed some decent athleticism there.
Nova moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Nova has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sanchez is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Nova.
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.
Sanchez throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sanchez throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Check out the look on Sanchez's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sanchez lands a few punches from side control.
Nova sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nova is looking for a sweep. Sanchez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nova has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sanchez is working away from the top position though.
Nova is pressing down on Sanchez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Nova working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sanchez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sanchez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nova is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nova prevents Sanchez from improving his position.
Sanchez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nova.
Sanchez keeping control of the position.
Nova prevents Sanchez from improving his position.
Nova moves into full mount! Sanchez won't be happy about that!
Sanchez can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nova throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Sanchez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nova misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Nova prevents Sanchez from getting the reversal.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Nova trying to control but Sanchez is having none of it.
Sanchez flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Sanchez avoids a series of strikes thrown by Nova.
Nova trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nova working the ground and pound effectively.
Nova trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sanchez avoids a series of strikes thrown by Nova.
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.
Nova lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

Nova looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Sanchez gets back to half guard.
Sanchez misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Sanchez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sanchez misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Nova wants to free his trapped foot but Sanchez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sanchez wants to control but Nova is keeping busy.

Nova is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neo Nova dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donk. Sanchez catches Nova right on the button with a cross.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nova as he avoids it easily.
Sanchez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nova.
Sanchez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nova moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jesus Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nova misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nova is looking to clinch.
Sanchez missing with a left hand there. Nova was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that Nova avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nova on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sanchez. Sanchez obviously looking to wear him down.
Sanchez motions for Nova to come forward. Sanchez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but Nova sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nova slips a straight right by Sanchez.
Nova takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nova throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanchez.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nova looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sanchez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sanchez misses with a series of wild punches.
Sanchez scores with a shot to the body.
Nova checks the leg kick.
Sanchez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nova throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nova takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nova swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Sanchez misses.
Nova tries to bum rush Sanchez with a series of wild strikes but Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nova lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sanchez at a distance.
Horrible takedown by Sanchez or perhaps it was just good defense by Nova which made him look bad.
Nova throws a right and a left that Sanchez avoids nicely.
Nova misses with a double jab.
Sanchez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sanchez misses with a double jab

and Nova counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nova trying to control the position but instead, Sanchez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nova into the cage.
Nova misses with an elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nova breaks from the clinch.
Sanchez connects with a solid leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Sanchez there.
Sanchez shoots in and drives through. Nova sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez throws a jab when Nova was well out of range.
Sanchez defending well as Nova loads up on a big left hand.
Sanchez misses with a leg kick.
Neo Nova is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanchez lands a head kick!
The fighters circle momentarily. Sanchez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nova tries to clinch up but Sanchez circles away and keeps his distance.
Nova scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

It looks like Jesus Sanchez has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanchez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nova's sensitive parts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nova missing with a left hand there. Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nova misses with a double jab
and Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nova takes one to the side of the head.
Nova misses with a looping right.
Sanchez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nova.
Sanchez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nova doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanchez circles away.
Nova tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nova throws a right and a left that Sanchez avoids nicely.
Nova thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanchez connects with the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neo Nova showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jesus 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.

Sanchez looks to land a combination but Nova avoids it well.
Nova throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Sanchez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Nova trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Nova had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Sanchez is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Nova Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Sanchez's back instead.
Nova thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.

Nova working for a choke but Sanchez is defending well.
Nova throwing sloppy strikes.
Sanchez is in bad spot here.
Nova takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nova is looking to finish with some ground and pound!

Nova is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Sanchez is defending well though. Nova let's go of the attempt for now.

Nova is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Nova missing with strikes.
Sanchez breaks Nova's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nova preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sanchez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sanchez trying to control but Nova is working from the bottom.

Sanchez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Nova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice takedown defense from Nova. No joy for Sanchez on that attempt.
Sanchez looks to land a left hand but Nova moved out of range nicely.
Jesus Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nova throws a right and a left that both miss.
Neo Nova seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nova throws a right and a left that Sanchez avoids nicely.

Sanchez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nova is looking for a sweep. Sanchez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nova moves into full guard.

Nova is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Nova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nova utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Nova is looking for a triangle but Sanchez pushes his legs off easily.

Sanchez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Nova looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nova looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nova working a defensive guard here.

Nova has his foot on Sanchez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sanchez works his way back into a safe position though.
Sanchez cracks Nova with a solid left hand.
Nova preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sanchez throwing strikes from guard but Nova blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Sanchez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Jesus Sanchez did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Jesus Sanchez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Sanchez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nova throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sanchez throws a big shot that misses.
Sanchez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanchez misses with a double jab.

Nova moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nova just stands there and leans against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nova throws an elbow but misses.
Nova lands an elbow inside that Sanchez shrugs off.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Nova scores with a shoulder strike.
Sanchez blocks the elbow strike.
Sanchez tries to break the clinch but Nova is controlling the position.
Nova landing knees to the head.
Nova lands an elbow inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to break the clinch but Nova is controlling the position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nova as Sanchez tries to tie him up.
Sanchez tries to break the clinch but Nova is controlling the position.

Nova pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nova throws a right hand that Sanchez ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanchez also avoids with ease.
Nova looks to land a right hand but Sanchez moved out of range.
Nova is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Nova counter with a right hand.
A combination from Nova does no damage.
Nova smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nova moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Nova.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nova thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nova throws a series of punches but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nova has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sanchez finds it's way round the side to connect with Nova's head.
Nova is looking to clinch but Sanchez is avoiding it.
Sanchez looks for a takedown but Nova sprawls well.
Nova throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nova ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Nova misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Nova, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sanchez throws a hook but Nova blocks it.
Sanchez lands a slapping body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nova's waist but Nova gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sanchez off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danga de danga de dang - Sanchez scores with a four punch combination!
Nova connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Decent striking displayed by Nova there.
Nova cracks a nice hook into Sanchez's ribs.
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Nova.
No joy there for Nova, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice shot lands for Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sanchez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Nova counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nova.
Nova lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right from Nova on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to stall but Nova uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Nova escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
Nova moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nova defending well as Sanchez loads up on a big left hand.
Sanchez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nova counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nova throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but Nova ducks down to avoid it.
Nova throws a right and a left that Sanchez avoids nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sanchez connects with a high kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neo Nova dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Sanchez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick
letting Nova counter with a right hand.
Nova throws a series of punches but Sanchez avoids them all with ease.
Sanchez tries a low kick but Nova avoids it.
Nova staying out of range there.
Sanchez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nova is fending him off so far but Sanchez persists. Nope, Nova circles away and we're back to standing.
Nova throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

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

Nova looking for a triangle here. Sanchez is fighting it but it looks tight! Nova pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Sanchez is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Neo Nova!
Neo Nova is the new bantamweight champion!