PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Guillermo Sandoval (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Candy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ron Candy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sandoval
vs
Candy

223 cm
23
193 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

185 cm
24
179 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Likes musicals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Guillermo Sandoval!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ron Candy!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Candy throws a left and a right that both miss

and Sandoval counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sandoval.
Candy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sandoval pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Candy throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Sandoval escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Candy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sandoval is fending him off so far but Candy persists. Nope, Sandoval circles away and we're back to standing.
Candy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sandoval is trying hard to land a takedown here. Candy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Candy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sandoval circles away.
Guillermo Sandoval has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ron Candy.
Candy tries to clinch but Sandoval is having none of it.
Candy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sandoval tries to avoid it but Candy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sandoval to the ground. Sandoval escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Candy tries to clinch up.

Sandoval fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Candy sprawls well initially but Sandoval persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sandoval really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Candy looks winded!

Sandoval stands up and beckons Candy to join him on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Candy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sandoval circles away.
Sandoval displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Candy throws out the jab.

Sandoval throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Candy was covering up waiting for the punch and Sandoval finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Candy wants to sweep but no luck.
Sandoval wants to stand but Candy has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Candy wants to sweep here but Sandoval controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Candy wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Sandoval is now in half guard.
Sandoval working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sandoval missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sandoval thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Candy's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Candy defending well though.
Nice strikes from Sandoval there.
Sandoval scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Sandoval stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Candy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sandoval but Sandoval pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice takedown defense from Sandoval. No joy for Candy on that attempt.

Sandoval gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Candy wants to break free but Sandoval has control.

Sandoval's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Candy shoots in looking for a takedown. Sandoval tries to sprawl out of it but Candy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sandoval manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Sandoval shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Candy is trying to control the position but Sandoval postures up.
Sandoval distracts Candy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sandoval would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sandoval content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guillermo Sandoval 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.

Candy slaps away a takedown attempt from Sandoval, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Candy looking to score a takedown here. Sandoval is defending well but Candy drives through and ends up in Sandoval's guard.
Sandoval is looking to stand up but Candy isn't so interested in that idea.
Candy trying to control but Sandoval is working from the bottom.
Candy looking to sit in guard and control but Sandoval gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sandoval landing with the ground and pound.
Candy is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandoval postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sandoval wanted to stand there but Candy had control of the position.
Sandoval working some strikes from top position.
Sandoval won't allow Candy to sweep him here.
Candy wants to get back to his feet but Sandoval is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sandoval gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ron Candy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Candy.
Candy misses with a two punch combination.
Candy shoots in looking for a takedown but Sandoval manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Candy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Sandoval closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Candy to the mat! Candy manages to get full guard.
Sandoval keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Candy's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sandoval scoring with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sandoval scoring with some ground and pound.
Sandoval is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sandoval cracks Candy with a solid left hand.
Candy is trying to keep Sandoval in close.
Sandoval lands a couple of elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Candy wants to get back to his feet but Sandoval is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sandoval lands a couple of digs.
Sandoval content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sandoval throws a big elbow that misses.
Sandoval cracks Candy with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guillermo Sandoval dominated that second round.
That's time! Sandoval's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Candy tries to clinch but Sandoval moves away

and Sandoval counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Sandoval pulls guard effortlessly.
Candy trying to control but Sandoval is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sandoval pulls Candy in to control the position.
Candy trying to control but Sandoval is working from the bottom.
Sandoval has a closed guard, preventing Candy from standing up.

Candy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sandoval dives on top into guard.
Sandoval working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Candy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandoval lands a couple of digs.
Sandoval will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sandoval working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Candy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sandoval accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sandoval scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sandoval wants to get up but he can't break Candy's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sandoval works over Candy with some ground and pound from guard.
Sandoval distracts Candy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sandoval scoring with some ground and pound.
Sandoval working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
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 landing with the ground and pound.
Sandoval would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sandoval stands up and waves to Candy to follow him.

Sandoval closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Candy to the mat! Candy manages to get full guard.

Sandoval gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Candy throws a sloppy head kick and Sandoval moves out of range easily.
Candy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Sandoval counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sandoval.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval gets through Candy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Sandoval escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Sandoval clinches.

Sandoval's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Candy misses with a takedown

and Sandoval counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Candy takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Sandoval stands up and beckons Candy to his feet.
Ron Candy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guillermo Sandoval is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Candy misses with a looping right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Guillermo Sandoval showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sandoval, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guillermo Sandoval!