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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nate Query (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flavio Sandoval (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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164 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Nate Query!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Flavio Sandoval!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Query misses with a leg kick.
Sandoval fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Query is out of range.
Query swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sandoval looks to score with a jab to the body but Query is just out of range.
Query moves out of range of the body kick.
Sandoval is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Query misses with a hook
and Sandoval counters with a nice leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Query.
Query wants to slow Sandoval down by chopping away at his legs.
A solid body kick from Sandoval.
Query is looking to clinch but Sandoval is avoiding it.
Sandoval throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Query fails with the takedown.
Sandoval lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Query backs up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Query misses with a double jab
and Sandoval counters with an inside leg kick.
Sandoval takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Query throws a right and a left that both miss.
Query blocks a head kick by Sandoval.
Sandoval with a jab.
Sandoval checks a leg kick nicely.
Sandoval throws a hook but Query blocks it.
Sandoval pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Query getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sandoval throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sandoval throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Query has Sandoval up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval misses with a body punch.
Sandoval presses Query against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Query misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sandoval.
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!
Sandoval throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sandoval misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sandoval goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sandoval throws a head punch that misses.
Sandoval tries to throw a body punch but Query avoids it by throwing Sandoval back against the cage.
Query lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sandoval lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sandoval can't find room to land a body shot as Query controls the action.
Query wants to take the fight to the mat but Sandoval manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sandoval - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Query prevents a body shot from Sandoval.
Sandoval struggles to land a body shot inside as Query controls his hands.
Query goes for a takedown attempt but Sandoval pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Query. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Query throws a big shot that misses.
Sandoval fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Query checks it well.
Query pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A good leg kick by Sandoval.
Query slips under a jab.
Sandoval walks into a stiff left hand from Query.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval throws a half hearted mid kick.
Query takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Query closes the distance and clinches up with Sandoval, looking for a takedown. Query pushes Sandoval against the cage but Sandoval circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sandoval 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 Query has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Query and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Query misses the jab.
Nate Query seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Query finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Query tries to clinch but Sandoval is having none of it.
Sandoval tries a low kick but Query avoids it.
Query pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sandoval is out of range and Query settles back down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Query tries for a takedown but Sandoval circles away easily
and Sandoval counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sandoval throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sandoval throws a front kick aimed at Query's knee but Query avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flavio Sandoval 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.
Query takes a jab right on the kisser.
A swing and a miss from Query.
Query just misses with a punch to the body.
Query misses with a low kick as Sandoval jumps back.
Sandoval misses with a looping left.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Sandoval. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Query lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sandoval backs up against the cage.
Sandoval throws a hook to the side of Query's head but Query sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sandoval looks to score with a jab to the body but Query is just out of range.
Query misses with a takedown attempt - Sandoval sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sandoval checks a low kick from Query.
A cross from Sandoval lands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Query.
Query looks to score with a jab to the body but Sandoval is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandoval fakes the leg kick and cracks Query in the body.
A left lands for Query.
Query fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sandoval checks it well.
Query tries to clinch there but Sandoval circles away.
Query throws a solid leg kick but Sandoval takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Query.
Query fails to land the takedown.
Sandoval explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Query lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Query throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sandoval.
Query gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Query blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Query.
Query is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sandoval gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Query. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sandoval has a couple of punches blocked by Query.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee calls for Sandoval to work.
Sandoval misses with a punch to the body.
Query wants a takedown.
Sandoval misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sandoval misses with a punch to the body.
Sandoval lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Query.
Query prevents a body shot from Sandoval.
Sandoval's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Query wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Query backwards.
Sandoval is looking to control Query's arms but Query gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sandoval has his back to the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sandoval takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Query wants to take the fight to the mat but Sandoval manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Sandoval.
Sandoval tries a body shot but Query blocks it.
Query tries to break the clinch but Sandoval is controlling the position.
Sandoval is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Query wants a takedown but no success here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval misses with a punch on the inside.
Sandoval stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sandoval tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sandoval misses with a punch to the body.
Sandoval tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sandoval tries a body shot but Query blocks it.
Sandoval stalling in the clinch but Query improves position.
Flavio Sandoval seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Query is looking for a takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Query has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sandoval throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Querys head.
Sandoval lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Query.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flavio Sandoval showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Query tries to clinch but Sandoval is having none of it.
Sandoval checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sandoval catches Query with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sandoval keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Query misses with a right hand
and Sandoval counters with a nice low kick that buckles Query's knee momentarily.
Query closes the distance and clinches.
Sandoval leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sandoval misses with a punch to the body.
Sandoval cracks Query with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from Sandoval as the two fighters clinch.
Sandoval is fighting off a takedown attempt but Query is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sandoval to the mat. Sandoval regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Query preventing the sweep.
Query being controlled here momentarily.
Sandoval avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sandoval trying to control the position.
Query throws a strike but Sandoval rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Query working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sandoval.
Query trying to keep a closed guard but Sandoval is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Query looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sandoval tries to free his leg and advance position but Query is retaining full guard.
Sandoval lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Query works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Query is trying to control the position but Sandoval postures up.
Query avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sandoval throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sandoval looking to pass the guard.
Sandoval stopping the sweep attempt from Query.
Sandoval with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sandoval thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sandoval in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sandoval has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sandoval slips nicely into half guard.
Query wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Query is looking to control Sandoval's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Query avoid being mounted?
Sandoval is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Query defends it well.
Sandoval looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sandoval thows a huge punch but Query dodges it nicely.
Nate Query has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sandoval lands a nice short elbow.
Query avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sandoval.
Query tries to get to full guard but Sandoval has control of the leg.
Query has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sandoval is working away from the top position though.
Query is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sandoval scores with a couple of nice shots.
Flavio Sandoval is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval controlling the action here.
Query wants to get back to full guard.
Sandoval slows the pace down in half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sandoval moves nicely into side control.
Sandoval happy to just control the position for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Query tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Flavio Sandoval comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sandoval has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flavio Sandoval!
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RATING
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