PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Sandman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mrs Tina Sprockit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sandman comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sandman
vs
Tina Sprockit

175 cm
22
152 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

160 cm
22
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Shawn Sandman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mrs Tina Sprockit!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sprockit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sandman thows a body shot but no joy.
Sprockit fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sandman looks to land a combination but Sprockit avoids it well.
Sandman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sprockit.
Sandman throws out a leg kick but Sprockit moves out of range and Sandman only half commits.
Sandman lands a right hook to the body.
No joy there for Sandman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sandman misses with a two punch combination.
Sandman misses with a wild combination.
Shawn Sandman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sprockit staying out of range there.
Sandman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sprockit should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sprockit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sandman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Sprockit shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sprockit misses with a head shot. Sandman uses the momentum to regain guard.
Sprockit loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sandman is trying to control the position but Sprockit postures up.
Sprockit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sandman swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sprockit working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sprockit thows a big elbow that misses.
Sprockit loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A jab lands there for Sandman.
Sandman throws an overhand right that lands on Sprockit's shoulder, as Sprockit tries to avoid the shot.
Sandman looks to land a combination but Sprockit avoids it well.
A punch combination from Sandman misses.
Sprockit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Sprockit shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sprockit misses with a head shot. Sandman uses the momentum to regain guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sprockit is looking to work some ground and pound but Sandman has wrist control.
Sprockit must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sprockit working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sandman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sprockit throws a strike but Sandman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sprockit is trying to keep Sandman in close.
Sandman wants to pass the guard but Sprockit is keeping the position.
Sandman preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sandman looking to pass the guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sprockit staying out of range there.
Sprockit moves forwards but Sandman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sandman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sprockit.
Sandman throws a series of punches but Sprockit moves out of range.
Sandman tries to bum rush Sprockit with a series of wild strikes but Sprockit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Sprockit shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sprockit showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sprockit throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Sandman dominated 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.

Sandman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sprockit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A swing and a miss from Sandman.

Sprockit shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sandman wants to improve his position but Sprockit is controlling well.
Sprockit not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sprockit is nestled in close to Sandman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sprockit missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sprockit missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sprockit thows a huge punch but Sandman dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sprockit takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sprockit missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sandman just misses with a punch to the body.
Sandman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nice jab there from Sandman.
Sprockit takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sprockit is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sandman throws a right and a left that Sprockit avoids nicely.
Sandman is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sandman fails to land with a series of punches.
Sprockit tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sandman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sprockit somewhat.
No joy there for Sandman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandman throws an overhand right that lands on Sprockit's shoulder, as Sprockit tries to avoid the shot.
Sprockit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sandman.

Sprockit is rocked!
Sandman moves in close and cracks Sprockit with a massive right hand! Sprockit, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Sandman!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shawn Sandman!