PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dong Sandoval (ranked 24729 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiger Blades (ranked 6232 p4p, 0 weight class). Dong Sandoval has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Sandoval
vs
Blades

157 cm
24
178 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

188 cm
24
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Likes comics

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

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 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dong Sandoval!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tiger Blades!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sandoval throws a body kick that misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Blades.

Blades rushes Sandoval and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sandoval is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Blades pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sandoval tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sandoval wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dong Sandoval. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blades looking for a takedown.
Blades swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandoval being controlled against the cage.
Sandoval prevents the takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blades is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Blades is trying to pull guard but Sandoval has him pressed against the cage.
Come on Blades - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Blades goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sandoval prevents a takedown attempt there.
Blades is trying to drag Sandoval to the mat but Sandoval just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Blades pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Blades tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sandoval swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blades closes the distance and clinches up with Sandoval, looking for a takedown. Blades pushes Sandoval against the cage but Sandoval circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And Sandoval counters with a quick kick to the body but Blades blocks it.
Blades goes for a double leg but Sandoval avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sandoval continues to drive forward.
Sandoval tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blades closes the distance and clinches up with Sandoval, looking for a takedown. Blades pushes Sandoval against the cage but Sandoval circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sandoval tries to clinch there but Blades circles away.
Blades is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Blades tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sandoval swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sandoval looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Sandoval really is a fat lump.

Sandoval drives through and clinches with Blades against the cage.
Blades tries to pull guard but Sandoval holds him up against the cage and eventually Blades drops back down to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blades tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Blades tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sandoval just stands there and leans against the cage.

Sandoval breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Sandoval pushes Blades up against the cage in a clinch.
Sandoval stops a takedown attempt from Blades.
Blades tries to break free but Sandoval pushes him back against the cage.

Sandoval decides to pull guard.
Sandoval seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Blades got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sandoval has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blades has managed to get both his arms back between Sandoval's legs - danger averted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Blades drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sandoval looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sandoval looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sandoval!

Sandoval lands a few punches from side control.
Blades is looking to regain half guard here but Sandoval keeps moving and retains side control.
Blades is still trying to improve position.
Blades looks winded!
Sandoval working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sandoval 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sandoval looks up at the clock and then as Blades takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sandoval smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

Sandoval looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dong 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.

Sandoval drives through with a takedown into Blades's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sandoval is looking to work some ground and pound but Blades has wrist control.
Sandoval makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Blades is trying to control the position but Sandoval postures up.
Blades might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sandoval haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sandoval works over Blades with some ground and pound from guard.
Sandoval scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandoval loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sandoval postures up in Blades's guard and throws a big left but Blades blocks it.
Sandoval lands a couple of elbows.
Sandoval postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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.
Sandoval content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sandoval throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blades works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Sandoval avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Blades wants to sweep but no luck.
Blades is breathing heavily.
Blades is trying to keep Sandoval in close.
Dong Sandoval overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sandoval chips away with some ground and pound.
Sandoval is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sandoval postures up and lands a big shot to Blades's brow.
Sandoval is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Blades is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Sandoval might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Blades is controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sandoval actively working from the bottom here.
Blades trying to mount his opponent but Sandoval defends it.
Sandoval tries to roll over but Blades keeps him under control.
Sandoval wants to control but Blades is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval is looking to improve his position.
Blades throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sandoval regains full guard. Nicely done.

Sandoval is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Blades being controlled here momentarily.
Sandoval keeping moving, preventing Blades from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sandoval is on top in guard.

Sandoval with a nice head shot there.
Blades pulls Sandoval in close to prevent any damage.
Blades has momentary wrist control but Sandoval slips an elbow through the middle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Blades working for a triangle but Sandoval defends it easily.
Blades trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dong Sandoval dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Sandoval looks to score with a jab to the body but Blades is just out of range.
Blades drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sandoval defends it well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blades.
Blades changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sandoval tries to avoid it but Blades manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sandoval to the ground. Sandoval escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Blades.
It looked like Sandoval was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Blades.
Dong Sandoval has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiger Blades.
Blades misses with a two punch combination.
No luck for Blades with that takedown attempt.
Sandoval quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Blades takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Blades can't find room to land a body shot as Sandoval controls the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandoval wants a takedown.
Blades stalling in the clinch but Sandoval improves position.
Sandoval drops down looking for an ankle pick but Blades pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sandoval keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Sandoval fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blades, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Blades.
Sandoval is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blades can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sandoval wants to take the fight to the mat but Blades manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Sandoval decides to pull guard.
Sandoval wants to sweep here but Blades controlling him for the moment.
Blades wants to pass the guard but Sandoval is keeping the position.
Blades preventing the sweep.
Blades trying to control but Sandoval is working from the bottom.

Sandoval has his foot on Blades's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blades works his way back into a safe position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blades's guard.

Sandoval postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Blades wants to stand and escape but Sandoval is having none of it.
Sandoval is looking to stand up but Blades won't let him.
Blades trying to keep a closed guard but Sandoval is proving a slippery customer.
Sandoval is working Blades over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sandoval lands a couple of elbows.
Sandoval landing with the ground and pound.
Sandoval is working Blades over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sandoval with a nice head shot there.
Sandoval preventing the sweep.
Blades trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Blades wants to get back to his feet but Sandoval is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Blades manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sandoval manages to get himself to full guard.

Sandoval is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sandoval is on top in guard.

Tiger Blades has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dong Sandoval is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sandoval working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dong Sandoval showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sandoval 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

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