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Event:
H25
Date: Nov 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Sandoval cracks Cortez with an open hand slap.
Sandoval throws a body shot but no joy.
Cortez avoids the body shot from Sandoval.
Cortez thinks about countering with a body kick.
Sandoval feints a jab promting Cortez to slip. Sandoval then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cortez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cortez keeps the fight on the outside.
Cortez looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cortez swats away the attempt to clinch by Sandoval.
Sandoval throws a body punch but Cortez moves out of range.
Cortez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sandoval.
Sandoval misses with a body shot.
It looked like Cortez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sandoval.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandoval misses with an uppercut
and Cortez counters with a good low kick that Sandoval was not able to check.
Sandoval jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sandoval thuds a left hand into Cortez's body.
Cortez slips a jab from Sandoval.
It looked like Cortez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sandoval throws the left hand but Cortez avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Sandoval throws a body punch but Cortez moves out of range.
Cortez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sandoval connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cortez scrambles back to his feet.
Sandoval connects with a right hand. Cortez shakes it off.
Sandoval fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sandoval steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cortez.
Sandoval keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CL#
Cortez pushes Sandoval up against the ropes in a clinch.
Sandoval tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cortez's elbow.
Sandoval can't find room to land a body shot as Cortez controls the action.
Sandoval takes a shot to the head.
Cortez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sandoval tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sandoval throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cortez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cortez.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cortez. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sandoval swings wildly with an uppercut but Cortez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cortez misses with a punch on the inside.
Sandoval wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cortez has him pressed against the ropes.
Sandoval throws a punch but it's blocked by Cortez.
Cortez misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cortez.
Sandoval misses with some punches.
Cortez looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Sandoval breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sandoval lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sandoval changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cortez missing with a left hand there. Sandoval was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sandoval takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cortez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sandoval.
Sandoval shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cortez eats them both and turns towards Sandoval to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sandoval scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Sandoval dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Cortez drops his hands momentarily and Sandoval takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sandoval fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sandoval circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sandoval looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Cortez takes the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Cortez.
Sandoval throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Cortez.
Cortez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sandoval swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cortez cracks Sandoval with a nice body shot.
Sandoval tries to break free but Cortez pushes him back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandoval misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sandoval swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cortez blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cortez.
Cortez tries to work over Sandoval's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sandoval misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cortez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Sandoval fails to land. #T1#
Sandoval lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cortez backwards.
Sandoval blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ubaldo Cortez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A shot in the inside from Cortez.
Sandoval wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sandoval throws a punch but it's blocked by Cortez.
A nice left hand lands by Sandoval.
Cortez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sandoval's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cortez.
Nice body punch from Cortez - that landed with a thud.
Sandoval has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sandoval swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cortez swings wildly with an uppercut but Sandoval uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cortez swings wildly with an uppercut but Sandoval uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cortez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sandoval misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cortez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Cortez misses with the head strike.
Cortez misses with the head strike.
Sandoval misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Cortez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sandoval cracks Cortez with a nice body shot.
Cortez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sandoval backwards.
Sandoval lands a body punch.
Cortez misses with an elbow strike.
Cortez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Sandoval's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cortez defending well as Sandoval loads up on a big left hand.
Cortez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Miguel Sandoval seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cortez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sandoval scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sandoval connects with a body shot that sends Cortez's belly button to the back.
Sandoval tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cortez half committed to a counter leg kick.
Miguel Sandoval seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cortez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sandoval's head.
Sandoval has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Cortez tries to clinch there but Sandoval circles away.
Sandoval throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cortez throwing a counter right hand but Sandoval manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ubaldo Cortez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cortez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Sandoval misses with a lunging right hand
and Cortez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sandoval thinking.
Sandoval lands a jab to Cortez's midsection.
Sandoval lands a nice hook to Cortez's body. Cortez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sandoval misses with a combination
letting Cortez counter with a right hand.
Cortez looks for the body kick but Sandoval saw that one coming.
Cortez tries to clinch but Sandoval moves out of range.
Nice shot by Sandoval.
Cortez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sandoval throws out a counter right but Cortez avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sandoval.
Sandoval misses with a wild body shot.
Sandoval lands with an uppercut that bounces Cortez off the ropes and back into range.
Cortez is looking to score with low kicks.#T1#
Cortez tries to clinch up.
Sandoval with a jab.
Sandoval misses with a double jab.
Cortez feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Cortez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sandoval finds it's way round the side to connect with Cortez's head.
Sandoval rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cortez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sandoval moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cortez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cortez tries to clinch but Sandoval moves out of range.
Cortez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sandoval wants to clinch up but Cortez keeps it at a distance.
Cortez half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cortez scores with a sloppy right hand. Sandoval should have avoided that one.
Cortez ducks under a wild hook from Sandoval.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Sandoval. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from Cortez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Cortez closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Cortez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cortez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Cortez misses with a body punch.
Cortez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cortez lands with a left to the head.
Cortez presses Sandoval against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sandoval takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cortez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Sandoval's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sandoval darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cortez throws a big shot that misses.
Sandoval is looking to clinch.
Sandoval takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sandoval misses with a double jab
and as Sandoval tries to reset, Cortez cracks him with a perfect counter right hand that drops him to the mat! Sandoval is trying to get up but he's doing the chicken dance and face plants back to the floor - that's enough for the referee and he's called the bout! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ubaldo Cortez!
Ubaldo Cortez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
H17
Date: Sep 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Carretero thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sandoval has been working on his boxing with his coaches at in shig we trust in the buildup to the fight.
Carretero throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Sandoval counter with a right hand.
Sandoval misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sandoval throws out a powerful jab.
Miguel Sandoval seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carretero throws a body shot but no joy.
Carretero scores with a jab to the head.
Carretero lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sandoval throws a right and a left that both miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Carretero! But no joy.
Sandoval keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carretero.
Sandoval is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carretero.
Carretero misses with a looping left.
Carretero tried to score with a low kick but Sandoval checks it.
Carretero with a nice calf kick.
Sandoval lands a jab.
Carretero has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
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!
Carretero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sandoval.
Carretero throws a lazy uppercut
and Sandoval counters with a two punch combo.
Carretero turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sandoval scores with a shot to the body.
#T1#
Sandoval is looking to clinch but Carretero is avoiding it.
Sandoval throws a series of punches but Carretero moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Carretero.
Carretero shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Carretero tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sandoval is able to avoid easily.
Sandoval takes a swing at Carretero's ribcage but misses.
Sandoval throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sandoval connects with a right hand. Carretero shakes it off.
Carretero walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sandoval checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Carretero connects with a leg kick.
Carretero throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sandoval counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sandoval throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Carretero takes one to the side of the head.
Carretero paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sandoval misses with a hook. Carretero ducked under it nicely.
Carretero misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Carretero moves out of range as Sandoval strikes.
Sandoval with a jab.
Sandoval misses with an uppercut. Carretero saw that one coming.#CL#
Sandoval moves into range and clinches up with Carretero.
Sandoval tries a body shot but Carretero blocks it.
Carretero lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sandoval backwards.
Carretero blocks an uppercut.
Sandoval tries a body shot but Carretero blocks it.
Sandoval misses with some punches.
Carretero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sandoval's elbow.
Nice body punch from Carretero.
Sandoval fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Sandoval breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sandoval throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sandoval bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carretero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Carretero clinches up against the ropes.
Sandoval lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Sandoval dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Sandoval connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice body punch from Sandoval.
Carretero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Sandoval wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Carretero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sandoval.
Carretero throws a front kick aimed at Sandoval's knee but Sandoval avoids it well.
Carretero lands a jab to the nose.
A nice combination there by Sandoval.
A head kick misses from Carretero.
Carretero throws a leg kick that misses.
Sandoval lands a lovely overhand right.
Sandoval throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sandoval throws a hook to the side of Carretero's head but Carretero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carretero shapes to counter with a head kick.
Carretero keeps the fight on the outside.
Sandoval throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sandoval is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carretero can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Carretero. That's going to slow Sandoval down.
Carretero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sandoval.
Sandoval throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cristóforo Carretero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Sandoval connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sandoval.
Sandoval bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carretero tries to clinch up but Sandoval circles away and keeps his distance.
Carretero on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Carretero throws a head kick that misses.
Carretero slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Carretero! But no joy.
The fighters circling - Carretero throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sandoval.
Carretero misses with a straight left.
Sandoval is looking to counter punch.
Carretero scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Carretero misses with a left hand
and Sandoval counters with a right hand to the body.
Sandoval works over Carretero's head and body with a nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carretero takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sandoval throws a jab when Carretero was well out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Carretero. #T2#
Sandoval scores with a hook.
Sandoval takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice body punch from Sandoval.
A nice inside leg kick there by Carretero. That's going to slow Sandoval down.
Carretero throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sandoval.
Carretero gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Carretero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sandoval was well out of range. Poor timing from Carretero.
An attempted straight right counter from Sandoval misses the target.
Sandoval fails to land with a series of punches.
Sandoval just misses with a punch to the body.
Sandoval fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carretero manages to avoid it.
Carretero throws an off balance right hand
and Sandoval cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Sandoval closes the distance and clinches.
Sandoval throws a head punch that misses.
Sandoval presses Carretero against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sandoval tries to work over Carretero's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Sandoval's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Sandoval dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Carretero stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Miguel Sandoval is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Carretero slips a straight right by Sandoval.
Nice defenses there by Sandoval.
Sandoval takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Carretero tries to clinch there but Sandoval circles away.
A quick step to the side and Sandoval tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carretero throws a body punch but Sandoval moves out of range.
Sandoval feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Carreteros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Carretero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sandoval's jab looks to have found its range, popping Carretero under the eye.#CL2#
Carretero moves into the clinch successfully.
Carretero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandoval lands a left hand.
Sandoval takes a shot to the head.
Carretero tries to work over Sandoval's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Carretero has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Carretero struggles to land a body shot inside as Sandoval controls his hands.
Carretero lands a body shot.
Carretero misses with a punch on the inside.
Carretero lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Carretero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carretero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carretero working aggressively here.
Carretero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sandoval blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carretero throws a head punch that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T2#
Carretero misses with some punches.
Carretero misses with some punches.
Carretero tries to throw a body punch but Sandoval avoids it by throwing Carretero back against the ropes.
Carretero lands a shot to the body.
Carretero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carretero lands a right hand.
Carretero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carretero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carretero struggles to land a body shot inside as Sandoval controls his hands.
Carretero throws a punch but it's blocked by Sandoval.
Carretero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cristóforo Carretero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sandoval has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Sandoval! |
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Event:
H13
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Sandoval lands a lovely overhand right.
Sandoval throws out a loose jab but Louis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Louis misses with a lunging right hand
and Sandoval counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sandoval circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sandoval counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Louis throws out a loose jab but Sandoval uses good head movement to avoid it.
Louis swats away the attempt to clinch by Sandoval.
Louis wants to slow Sandoval down by chopping away at his legs.
Sandoval cracks Louis with an open hand slap.
The fighters circling - Sandoval throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Louis throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sandoval counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sandoval uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Louis.
We've been informed that Louis has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Louis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Louis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sandoval swings widly with a right hand
and Louis counters with a low kick, right behind Sandoval 's knee.
Louis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Louis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T1#
Sandoval bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sandoval slips a straight right by Louis.#CL#
Sandoval drives through and clinches with Louis against the ropes.
Louis unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sandoval lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Louis prevents a body shot from Sandoval.
Sandoval misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sandoval lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Sandoval fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sandoval misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sandoval lands an uppercut.
Sandoval lands a right hand that snaps the head of Louis backwards.
Louis lands an elbow inside.
Good body shot from Louis.
Sandoval misses with a hook from the clinch.
Louis lands a nice knee to the body.
Sandoval is breathing heavily.
Louis works on Sandoval's body with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Louis using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Louis.
Louis scores with a shoulder strike.
Louis throws an elbow but it misses.
#T2#
Louis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Louis tries to stall but Sandoval uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Louis.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Louis.
A nice right hand lands inside from Louis.
Sandoval is working Louis over against the ropes.
Louis prevents a body shot from Sandoval. #BC#
Sandoval breaks from the clinch.
Louis throws a jab when Sandoval was well out of range.
Louis tries to clinch up.
Louis moves out of range as Sandoval strikes.
Louis throws a series of punches but Sandoval avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Louis clinches with his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Louis connects with a knee to the head.
Louis utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sandoval working aggressively here.
Louis prevents a body shot from Sandoval.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Louis dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A cross from Sandoval lands.
Louis throws a jab when Sandoval was well out of range.
Louis throws a leg kick that misses.
Miguel Sandoval is winning the standup battle so far.
Sandoval throws a hook to the side of Louis's head but Louis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Louis looks to throw a body kick
letting Sandoval counter with a right hand.
Sandoval darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Louis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sandoval lands a jab to Louis's midsection.
Louis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Some wild striking there from Sandoval.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandoval throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Louis scoring well with a low kick there.
Sandoval throws a shot from downtown. Louis moves away and avoids it.
Louis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Louis misses with a low kick.
Louis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sandoval throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Louis lands with a cross.
Sandoval throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Louis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Louis connects with a crisp jab.
Sandoval misses with a left hand
and Louis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sandoval throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sandoval keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Louis.
Louis lands with a hook. Sandoval tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Louis swings widly with a right hand
and Sandoval connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Sandoval has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Louis misses with a body kick.
Sandoval throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sandoval lands a jab.
A big left from Louis misses.
Sandoval tries to clinch up.
Louis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sandoval throws a hook to the side of Louis's head but Louis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Louis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Louis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sandoval swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sandoval on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Louis. Louis obviously looking to wear him down.
Sandoval scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Louis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sandoval throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sandoval tries to clinch there but Louis circles away.
Louis looks to score with a jab to the body but Sandoval is just out of range.
Louis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Louis looks to score with a jab to the body but Sandoval is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Sandoval misses the target.
Louis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Louis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sandoval tries to clinch up but Louis circles away and keeps his distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Louis misses.
Sandoval connects with a single shot there.
Sandoval is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Louis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sandoval was well out of range. Poor timing from Louis.
Miguel Sandoval seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Louis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tom Louis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Sandoval uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Louis.
Miguel Sandoval has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A punch combination from Louis misses.
Louis takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sandoval tries to close the distance and clinch but Louis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sandoval fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Louis manages to avoid it.
Sandoval connects with a jab.
Louis scores with a nice right hand.
Louis throws a shot from downtown. Sandoval moves away and avoids it.
Louis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sandoval was well out of range. Poor timing from Louis.
Sandoval missing with a left hand there. Louis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sandoval tries to move into range but Louis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sandoval fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Louis manages to avoid it.
Louis misses with a body shot.
Louis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Louis walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Louis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Louis misses the shot to the body.
Sandoval takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sandoval throws out a loose jab but Louis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sandoval tries to clinch but Louis is having none of it.
Louis appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Louis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sandoval is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sandoval clinches.
Louis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sandoval is keeping busy.
Sandoval fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sandoval lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Louis backwards.
Louis using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sandoval throws a head punch that misses.
Louis lands a nice uppercut.
Louis lands an elbow just above Sandoval 's eye. #T2#
Sandoval misses with some punches.
Louis stalling in the clinch.
Louis lands a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Louis tries to throw a body punch but Sandoval avoids it by throwing Louis back against the ropes.
Louis can't find room to land a body shot as Sandoval controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Louis.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Louis.
Tom Louis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Louis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Louis with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Louis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Louis tries to throw a body punch but Sandoval avoids it by throwing Louis back against the ropes.
Louis lands a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Louis.
Louis connects with a knee to the head.
#ROC2#Sandoval is rocked!
Louis lands an elbow inside that Sandoval shrugs off.
Oh Sandoval is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Louis gets through Sandoval's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Louis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sandoval is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sandoval misses with a hook to the ribs.
Louis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Louis digs a right hand into Sandoval's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sandoval's gas tank.
Tom Louis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Louis creates a bit of distance and cracks Sandoval with a big uppercut! Sandoval goes down! The referee pushes Louis away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Sandoval make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Louis takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Tom Louis!
During a confident post fight interview, Tom Louis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
H7
Date: Jul 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Lawrence throws a head kick but Sandoval moves out of range.
Lawrence seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sandoval connects with a nice looking jab.
Lawrence moves out of range as Sandoval strikes.
Lawrence uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sandoval.
Lawrence swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Sandoval was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sandoval throws an overhand right that lands on Lawrence's shoulder, as Lawrence tries to avoid the shot.
Lawrence loads up on a big right hand but Sandoval slips the punch.
Lawrence plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#It looks like Miguel Sandoval has been cut.
Sandoval misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Sandoval drives through and clinches with Lawrence against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Sandoval.
Sandoval tries to work over Lawrence's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sandoval misses with the head strike.
Lawrence blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Sandoval.
Sandoval blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Sandoval breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sandoval lands with a cross.
Lawrence lands a jab to the nose.
Sandoval lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lawrence misses with a straight left. #T1#
Lawrence takes a swing at Sandoval's ribcage but misses.
Sandoval fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Johnny Lawrence seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawrence throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sandoval keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lawrence.
Lawrence takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sandoval blocks a head kick by Lawrence.
Sandoval ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lawrence moves away.
It looked like Lawrence wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sandoval catches Lawrence with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lawrence throws a lazy uppercut
and Sandoval counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Sandoval closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Lawrence pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sandoval scores with a hook.
Sandoval throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lawrence walks into a stiff left hand from Sandoval.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawrence misses the jab.
Sandoval has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sandoval ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lawrence misses with a hook.
Sandoval throws out a counter right but Lawrence avoids it with no problem.
Lawrence loads up on a big right hand but Sandoval slips the punch.
Sandoval blocks a head kick by Lawrence.
#T2#
Lawrence misses with an uppercut
and Sandoval counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sandoval lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lawrence swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sandoval counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lawrence misses with a looping right.
Lawrence throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sandoval lands the left hand.
Lawrence throws a big shot that misses.
Sandoval throws a series of punches but Lawrence avoids them all with ease.
Lawrence throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sandoval slips a jab from Lawrence.
Sandoval swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sandoval lands with an uppercut that bounces Lawrence off the ropes and back into range.
Sandoval lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sandoval throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lawrence counters with a nice uppercut.
Lawrence takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sandoval lands a jab to Lawrence's midsection.
Lawrence connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Danga de danga de dang - Lawrence scores with a four punch combination!
Lawrence throws a right hand that Sandoval ducks under and follows up with a left that Sandoval also avoids with ease.
Lawrence misses with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Sandoval dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miguel Sandoval'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.#R2##CL2#
Sandoval rushes Lawrence and presses him up against the ropes.
Lawrence can't break the clinch.
Lawrence fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sandoval lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC#
Lawrence breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sandoval throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lawrence avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sandoval missing with a left hand there. Lawrence was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sandoval blocks a head kick by Lawrence.
Lawrence tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miguel Sandoval seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sandoval clobbers Lawrence with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sandoval tests Lawrence's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice shot by Sandoval.
Lawrence takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lawrence tries a head kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sandoval scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sandoval tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Lawrence manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lawrence throws a body punch but Sandoval moves out of range.
Sandoval throws out a counter right but Lawrence avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Sandoval connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab from Lawrence misses.
Sandoval misses with a hook.
Sandoval throws a right hand that Lawrence ducks under and follows up with a left that Lawrence also avoids with ease.
Lawrence gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sandoval.
Sloppy strikes from Sandoval. Those never looked like landing.
Sandoval lands with a hook. Lawrence tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sandoval bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lawrence staying out of range there.
Lawrence swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lawrence throws a head kick but Sandoval moves out of range.
Sandoval uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lawrence has time to react.
Lawrence avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lawrence slips a jab and a cross from Sandoval.
It looked like Lawrence wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Sandoval clinches with his opponent.
Sandoval scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lawrence blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lawrence is looking to break free of the clinch but Sandoval has double underhooks.
Sandoval cracks Lawrence with a nice body shot.
Sandoval stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
Lawrence can't break the clinch.
Lawrence tries to circle away but Sandoval has him pinned against the ropes.
Sandoval swings wildly with an uppercut but Lawrence uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lawrence takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Lawrence's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lawrence throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sandoval is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lawrence with a body shot.
Lawrence looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sandoval changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sandoval ducks under a wild hook from Lawrence.
A big left from Lawrence misses.
Lawrence cracks Sandoval with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lawrence misses with a shot to the body
and Sandoval counters with a nice uppercut.
Lawrence throws a right hand that misses
and Sandoval counters with a stiff right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sandoval.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lawrence connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sandoval defending well as Lawrence loads up on a big left hand.
Sandoval takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sandoval takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lawrence throws an overhand right that lands on Sandoval's shoulder, as Sandoval tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Sandoval showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Miguel Sandoval'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!#R3#
Sandoval blocks a jab.
Sandoval swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Miguel Sandoval is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lawrence misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lawrence is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Miguel Sandoval seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lawrence wants to get back to striking at distance but Sandoval won't allow it.
Lawrence working hard to break the clinch.
Lawrence throws a head punch that misses.
Lawrence is trying to break the clinch but Sandoval is controlling him.
Sandoval keeps control of Lawrence as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Lawrence breaks the clinch.
A cross from Lawrence lands.
Sandoval lunges at Lawrence with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lawrence's hand.
Sandoval has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lawrence tries a head kick but it misses.
Lawrence rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sandoval counters with a nice uppercut.
Sandoval looks to land a left hand but Lawrence moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Lawrence wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Sandoval cracks Lawrence with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sandoval stalks Lawrence and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lawrence's face. Lawrence staggers backwards, shaken.
Lawrence lands a nice hook to Sandoval's body. Sandoval takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A slow jab from Lawrence misses its intended target.
Lawrence gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sandoval.
Lawrence shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sandoval bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lawrence throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sandoval counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sandoval throws a shot from downtown. Lawrence moves away and avoids it.
Lawrence lands with a straight right. Sandoval didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lawrence misses with a wild body shot.
Lawrence misses with a lunging right hand
and Sandoval counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lawrence rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sandoval counters with a left to the body.
Lawrence throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Sandoval on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lawrence throws a sloppy head kick and Sandoval moves out of range easily.
Sandoval scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lawrence slips under a jab from Sandoval.
Sandoval scores with a sloppy right hand. Lawrence should have avoided that one. #T2#
Sandoval waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lawrence.
Sandoval ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lawrence throws a lazy head kick
and Sandoval counters with a one-two to the body.
Sandoval uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lawrence.
Lawrence on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sandoval looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sandoval looks to land a combination but Lawrence avoids it well.
Lawrence throwing a counter right hand but Sandoval manages to avoid it.
Lawrence tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sandoval moves in looking to clinch but Lawrence pushes him off.
Sandoval misses the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Sandoval. Those never looked like landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Sandoval misses the target.
Sandoval takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lawrence ducks under a wild hook from Sandoval.
Sandoval keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lawrence.
Sandoval cracks a nice hook into Lawrence's ribs.
Johnny Lawrence has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sandoval throws out a loose jab but Lawrence uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Sandoval! |
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Event:
AKF 90: Finland
Date: Apr 29, 2023 |
#R1#
A big left from Akira misses.
Sandoval is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sandoval misses with a straight right.
Good exchange - Sandoval coming out on top.
Sandoval misses with a body shot
and Akira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sandoval throws a hook but Akira blocks it.
Sandoval swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#KD#
and Akira counters with a big right hook, that lands right on the temple! Sandoval goes down! Akira rushes to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. This one's going to be close! 3,4,5,6,7... Sandoval is up to one knee.... 8,9.... He's up! The referee says he's good to go, so we're back to the action!
Sandoval has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Sandoval gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Akira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sandoval's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Akira.
Akira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akira lands a right hand.
Sandoval tries to work over Akira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sandoval tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sandoval misses with some punches.
Akira blocking some punches.
Sandoval fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akira blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Sandoval escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sandoval uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Akira has time to react.#T1#
Sandoval throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sandoval throws a nice looking combination but Akira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Akira appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Akira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sandoval connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Akira momentarily.
Sandoval misses with a left hand
and Akira counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Sandoval has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hokuto Akira!
Hokuto Akira retains his welterweight title!
Hokuto Akira thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
AKF 86
Date: Mar 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Sandoval throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schultz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Schultz misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Schultz misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Sandoval.
Nice cross by Schultz.
Schultz throws a right and a left that Sandoval avoids nicely.
Sandoval has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sandoval throws a jab but it's blocked by Schultz.
Schultz moves out of range of the strikes.
Sandoval is looking to clinch but Schultz is avoiding it.
Schultz misses with the combination.
Schultz throws a body punch but Sandoval moves out of range.
Sandoval lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandoval uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schultz.
Schultz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Schultz scores with a nice right hand.
Sandoval throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schultz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sandoval lands a nice looking body shot.
Sandoval misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Good shot there by Sandoval.
Schultz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sandoval.
Sandoval is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Schultz's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Schultz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sandoval throws a series of strikes that have Schultz backpedaling.
Sandoval uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schultz.
Sandoval is looking to counter punch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sandoval!
Sandoval jabs Schultz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Schultz misses with a leg kick.
No joy there for Schultz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sandoval fails in his attempt to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schultz misses with a hook
letting Sandoval counter with a right hand. #CL#
Sandoval clinches up with Schultz and pushes him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Sandoval.
Schultz with a knee to the head.
Sandoval lands an uppercut.
Sandoval blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schultz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sandoval lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Sandoval. #T2#
Sandoval digs a right hand into Schultz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Schultz's gas tank.
A nice left hand lands by Schultz.
Sandoval stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sandoval lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sandoval lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Schultz missing with knees to the body.
Schultz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Schultz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sandoval scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sandoval lands a shot to the body.
Schultz misses with a punch to the body.
Schultz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sandoval working aggressively here.
Schultz with a knee to the head.
Sandoval pushes Schultz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sandoval avoiding damage as Schultz throws knees to the body.
Schultz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sandoval.#BC#
Sandoval's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Schultz throws a nice looking combination but Sandoval bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Schultz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sandoval lands with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel 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.#R2#
Schultz misses the shot to the body.
Sandoval lands a nice shot to the body.
Schultz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sandoval scores with a nice right hand.
Miguel Sandoval is winning the standup battle so far.
Sandoval lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL#
Sandoval fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Schultz, pushing him back against the cage.
Sandoval lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sandoval pushes Schultz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Sandoval's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sandoval throws an off balance right hand
and Schultz counters with a straight right hand.
Schultz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Schultz.
Schultz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Schultz looks to land a body kick but Sandoval moved away.
Sandoval cracks Schultz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sandoval tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schultz was well out of range. Poor timing from Sandoval.
Sandoval blocks a head kick by Schultz.
Sandoval moves out of range of the strikes.
Schultz swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Sandoval fails to land with a series of punches.
Schultz throws a shot from downtown. Sandoval moves away and avoids it.
Schultz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CL#
Schultz gets tackled into the cage by Sandoval. Sandoval maintains the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sandoval.
Sandoval can't find room to land a body shot as Schultz controls the action.
Sandoval takes a shot to the head.
Schultz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sandoval misses with a punch on the inside.
Sandoval fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sandoval blocks a body shot from Schultz. #BC#
Sandoval manages to break the clinch.
Schultz throws a series of punches but Sandoval moves out of range.
Schultz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sandoval scores with a jab to the head.
Sandoval scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Schultz doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schultz throws out a loose jab but Sandoval uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schultz thows a body kick. Sandoval tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T2#
Sandoval scores with a jab. Schultz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Schultz lands with a hook. Sandoval tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Schultz throws an off balance right hand
and Sandoval connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sandoval throws out a loose jab but Schultz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schultz tries a quick counter leg kick but Sandoval is wise to it.
Schultz misses the jab.
A cross from Sandoval lands.
Sandoval takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Schultz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schultz misses with an uppercut.
Sandoval uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schultz.
Schultz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Schultz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schultz misses with a looping left.
Sandoval blocks a head kick by Schultz.
Sandoval misses with an uppercut
enabling Schultz to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Sandoval clinches up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Sandoval dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Donk. Sandoval catches Schultz right on the button with a cross.
Miguel Sandoval is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sandoval lands a nice shot to the body.
Sandoval is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schultz can do to turn this around?
Schultz throws a sloppy head kick and Sandoval moves out of range easily.
It looked like Sandoval was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Schultz.
Sandoval misses with a wild body shot.
Schultz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sandoval misses with a hook.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sandoval wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Schultz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sandoval slips a jab and a cross from Schultz.
Schultz swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Sandoval to counter with a crisp jab.
Schultz moves out of range as Sandoval strikes.
Sandoval lands with a shot to the body.
Sandoval lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Schultz at a distance.
Schultz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right-left combo lands from Sandoval.
Sandoval waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schultz.
Schultz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sandoval fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schultz manages to avoid it.#T1#
Schultz throws a right hand that Sandoval ducks under and follows up with a left that Sandoval also avoids with ease.
Sandoval tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Schultz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Schultz throws a lazy uppercut
and Sandoval counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sandoval lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sandoval connects with a good right hand that stumbles Schultz. Schultz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dutch Schultz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Schultz throws a sloppy head kick and Sandoval moves out of range easily.
Schultz connects with a body shot that sends Sandoval's belly button to the back.
Schultz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sandoval counters with a two punch combo.
Schultz looks for the body kick but Sandoval saw that one coming.
Schultz avoids the body shot from Sandoval.
Sandoval misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sandoval swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A left and a right from Sandoval both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for Schultz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Schultz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Sandoval was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sandoval throws a body punch but Schultz moves out of range.
Sandoval lands with an uppercut that bounces Schultz off the cage and back into range.#T2#
Schultz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sandoval finds it's way round the side to connect with Schultz's head.
Schultz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Schultz throws a combination that misses
and Sandoval counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Schultz misses with an uppercut
and Sandoval makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Some wild striking there from Schultz.
Schultz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sandoval scores with a jab to the head.
Jab by Sandoval.
Schultz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schultz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Schultz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sandoval has time to react.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good standup being displayed there by Sandoval as he connects with a hook.
Sandoval lands with a nice combination. Schultz backs away looking to recover.
Schultz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sandoval.
Schultz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Sandoval! |
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Event:
AKF .
Date: Mar 04, 2023 |
#R1#
A jab from Sandoval finds it's way through Velderman's defenses.
Sandoval has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Decent striking displayed by Sandoval there.
Velderman throws a series of punches but Sandoval moves out of range.
Sandoval went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've been informed that Velderman has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sandoval stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sandoval throws a body punch but Velderman moves out of range.
Velderman misses with a two punch combination.
Velderman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sandoval moves away from the strike by Velderman.
Velderman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Velderman throws out a loose jab but Sandoval uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sandoval rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Velderman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Sandoval moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velderman misses with a punch on the inside.
Velderman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Velderman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sandovals head.
Sandoval scores with a shoulder strike.
Sandoval works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Velderman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sandoval lands a right hand.
Velderman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sandoval backwards. #BC#
Sandoval breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Velderman throws a looping overhand right but Sandoval ducks down to avoid it.
Sandoval throwing a counter right hand but Velderman manages to avoid it.
Velderman misses with a right hand
and Sandoval counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sandoval slips under a jab.
Velderman misses the shot to the body.
Velderman is looking to clinch but Sandoval is avoiding it.
No joy there for Velderman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sandoval lands a jab to the nose.
Sandoval scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sandoval lands a body shot.
Sandoval throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Velderman on the side of the head.
Sandoval lands with a nice body punch.
Sandoval walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Good standup being displayed there by Sandoval as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velderman throws a lazy right hand but Sandoval sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Velderman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sandoval catches Velderman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sandoval jabs Velderman right on the nose. Velderman blinks but takes it well.#T2##CL#
Sandoval has closed the distance and engaged Velderman in a clinch.
Sandoval throws a head punch that misses.
Velderman lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Sandoval's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sandoval cracks Velderman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sandoval lands a right hook to the body.
Velderman slips under a jab from Sandoval.
Sandoval takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jab, jab by Sandoval - just one landing.
Velderman tries to clinch but Sandoval is having none of it.
Velderman throws a jab but it's blocked by Sandoval.
Sandoval misses with an uppercut. Velderman saw that one coming.
Sandoval lands with a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sandoval lands with a nice body punch.
Velderman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Velderman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Velderman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Velderman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Velderman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Velderman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sandoval.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Sandoval dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Sandoval lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Velderman tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Sandoval manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice cross by Sandoval.
Velderman tries to bum rush Sandoval with a series of wild strikes but Sandoval uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A left lands for Velderman.
Nice jab there from Sandoval.
Sandoval looks to land a right hand but Velderman moved out of range.
Velderman slips a jab from Sandoval.
It seemed like Velderman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sandoval lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Velderman at a distance.
Sandoval tries to clinch up but Velderman circles away and keeps his distance.
Sandoval moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Velderman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sandoval ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Miguel Sandoval is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sandoval lands a slapping body shot.
Sandoval is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Velderman can do to turn this around?
A jab lands there for Sandoval.
Sandoval just misses with a punch to the body.
Velderman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sandoval. #CL#
Sandoval closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Velderman misses with the head strike.
Velderman has a couple of punches blocked by Sandoval.
Sandoval lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sandoval lands a shoulder strike.
Sandoval lands with a left to the head.
Sandoval lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sandoval working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Sandoval scores with a nice short uppercut.
Velderman digs a right hand underneath Sandoval's ribcage. Sandoval let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Velderman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sandoval throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Veldermans head.
Sandoval swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Sandoval.
Velderman can't find room to land a body shot as Sandoval controls the action.
Velderman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Velderman prevents a body shot from Sandoval. #BC#
Sandoval breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sandoval lands with a cross.
Velderman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Velderman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Sandoval misses the target.
Velderman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Velderman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sandoval.
Sandoval looks to land a combination. Velderman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL#
Sandoval drives through and clinches with Velderman against the ropes.
Sandoval lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sandoval pushes Velderman back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sandoval lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Sandoval on the inside.
Sandoval can't break the clinch.
Sandoval lands a nice shot to the body.
Velderman tries a body shot but Sandoval blocks it.
Velderman swings wildly with an uppercut but Sandoval uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sandoval scores with a hook to the body.
Velderman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Sandoval lands with a right to the head.
Sandoval working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Sandoval dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Sandoval displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Velderman throws out the jab.
Ron Velderman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miguel Sandoval is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sandoval misses with a series of wild punches.
Sandoval misses with a straight right.
Sandoval jabs at Velderman's body.
Velderman swings widly with a right hand
and Sandoval counters with a left to the body.
Sandoval misses with a straight left.
Sandoval scores with a punch to the head.
Sandoval ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sandoval fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Velderman manages to avoid it.
Velderman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sandoval throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Sandoval forces Velderman back against the ropes and clinches.
Velderman prevents a body shot from Sandoval.
Sandoval scores with a shot to the side of Velderman's head.
Velderman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Sandoval blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Velderman working aggressively here.
Sandoval blocks a body shot from Velderman.
Velderman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Velderman throws a punch but it's blocked by Sandoval. #BC#
Sandoval breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sandoval takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sandoval swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Velderman.
Velderman tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Sandoval manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sandoval swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Velderman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Velderman there as he acknowledges the shot.
A shot to the liver by Sandoval. Beautiful body shot.
Velderman walks into a straight right hand from Sandoval.
Sandoval scores with a one two! Velderman had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Velderman throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sandoval misses with the combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Velderman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Velderman tries to clinch up but Sandoval circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Sandoval moves into the clinch.
Velderman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Velderman fails to land.
A short right from Velderman on the inside.
Sandoval blocks an uppercut.
Velderman struggles to land a body shot inside as Sandoval controls his hands.
Velderman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Velderman.
Velderman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Sandoval! |
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Event:
AFK-
Date: Dec 31, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Sandoval darts in and clinches Cortez up against the ropes.
Sandoval blocks an uppercut.
Cortez lands with a short shot to the head.
We've been informed that Cortez has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Cortez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Cortez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sandoval tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cortez's elbow.
Sandoval has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sandoval lands a nice shot to the body.
Sandoval lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cortez or not.
Cortez pushes Sandoval back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Sandoval tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cortez's elbow.
Cortez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sandoval blocks an uppercut.
Sandoval lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sandoval tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cortez pushes Sandoval back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Cortez scores with a nice short uppercut.
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 lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Cortez lands a left hand.
Sandoval misses with the head strike.
Sandoval misses with a punch to the body.
Sandoval lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cortez looking to slow down the pace here.
Cortez tries to work over Sandoval's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cortez scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Sandoval misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sandoval misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cortez working aggressively here.
Sandoval blocks an uppercut.
Sandoval lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Cortez swings wildly with an uppercut but Sandoval uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sandoval lands a hook that snaps the head of Cortez backwards.
Sandoval misses with a punch on the inside.
Cortez lands with a short shot to the head.
Sandoval scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cortez blocks an uppercut.
Cortez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sandoval swings wildly with an uppercut but Cortez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sandoval misses with the head strike.
Cortez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cortez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sandoval's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sandoval misses with a body punch.
Cortez working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sandoval misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Sandoval lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cortez gets through Sandoval's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cortez throws a punch but it's blocked by Sandoval.
Sandoval blocks an uppercut.
Sandoval softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Cortez fails to land.
Sandoval throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sandoval tries a body shot but Cortez blocks it.
#BC#
Sandoval pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sandoval scores with a shot to the body.
Sandoval jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sandoval.
Cortez loads up on a big right hand but Sandoval slips the punch.
Cortez looks to score with a jab to the body but Sandoval is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sandoval throws a jab but it's blocked by Cortez.
Cortez defending well as Sandoval loads up on a big left hand.
Cortez moves out of range as Sandoval strikes.
Sandoval scores with a jab. Cortez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Miguel Sandoval will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Sandoval tests Cortez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Miguel Sandoval seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cortez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Sandoval wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sandoval throws a lazy right hand but Cortez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cortez slips under a jab.
Cortez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sandoval connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cortez momentarily.
Cortez staying out of range there.
Sandoval is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cortez can do to turn this around?
Cortez misses with a wild body shot.
Sandoval tries to close the distance and clinch but Cortez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sandoval misses with a hook. Cortez ducked under it nicely.
Cortez misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sandoval moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Sandoval misses the target.
Cortez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Cortez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sandoval throws a body punch but Cortez moves out of range.
Donk. Cortez catches Sandoval right on the button with a cross.
Sandoval moves out of range of the leg kick from Cortez.#T1#
Cortez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sandoval cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cortez looks for the body kick but Sandoval saw that one coming.
Sandoval takes a swing at Cortez's ribcage but misses.
Cortez wants to counter with a clinch but Sandoval pushes him away.
Cortez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sandoval throws out the jab.
Cortez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sandoval.
Decent striking displayed by Sandoval there.
Cortez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A jab from Sandoval misses.
Sandoval misses with a straight right.
Cortez throws a leg kick
enabling Sandoval to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Sandoval misses the target.
Cortez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cortez throws the kick towards the body but Sandoval avoids it.
Cortez ducks under a wild hook from Sandoval.
Cortez replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sandoval blocks it well.
Sandoval bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cortez's head backwards.
Sandoval connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2##CL#
Sandoval closes the distance and pushes Cortez back into the ropes.
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!
Cortez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Sandoval misses with a punch to the body.
Cortez tries to work over Sandoval's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cortez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sandoval backwards.
Cortez working aggressively here.
Cortez digs a right hand underneath Sandoval's ribcage. Sandoval let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sandoval blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sandoval tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sandoval misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sandoval goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cortez working aggressively here.
Sandoval lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cortez or not. #BC#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sandoval breaks from the clinch.
Sandoval catches Cortez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sandoval uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cortez.
Cortez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cortez is looking to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Sandoval dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Sandoval lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cortez circles away quickly and effectively.
Miguel Sandoval is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sandoval misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cortez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cortez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sandoval misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sandoval swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cortez.
Sandoval lands a jab.
Cortez takes one to the side of the head.
Sandoval will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cortez scores with a body shot.
Cortez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sandoval rather than just go for the knockout.
Cortez tries to clinch but Sandoval moves out of range.
Cortez avoids the body shot from Sandoval.
#T1#
Sandoval blocks a jab.
Sandoval wants to clinch.
Cortez throws a front kick that sends Sandoval stumbling back into the ropes.
Nice body kick there by Cortez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cortez. Sandoval does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cortez throws a hook but Sandoval avoids it easily.
Sandoval misses the shot to the body.
Cortez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cortez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sandoval swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cortez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sandoval with a body shot.
Sandoval misses with a wild body shot.
Cortez replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sandoval blocks it well.#T2#
Cortez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ubaldo Cortez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cortez throws a hook but Sandoval avoids it easily.
Cortez looks to land a combination but Sandoval avoids it well.
Sandoval dips to his left and cracks Cortez with an uppercut!
Sandoval misses with an uppercut.
Sandoval fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cortez misses with a looping right.
A lazy body kick from Cortez
and Sandoval counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Miguel Sandoval is winning the standup battle so far.
Sandoval falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Cortez counter with a right hand.
Cortez misses with a hook.
Cortez misses with a low kick.
Sandoval is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cortez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sandoval was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Miguel Sandoval.
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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Sandoval! |
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Event:
AKF 73: The King
Date: Dec 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Taurus cracks Sandoval with a good jab.
Sandoval throws out a loose jab but Taurus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taurus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Taurus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Sandoval gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sandoval lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Taurus.
Sandoval gets through Taurus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Taurus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sandoval has him pressed against the ropes.
Sandoval lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taurus.
Sandoval keeps control of Taurus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Taurus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sandoval throws a looping overhand right but Taurus ducks down to avoid it.
Taurus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sandoval keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taurus.
A little feinted left hand from Sandoval on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sandoval has been working on his boxing with his coaches at in shig we trust in the buildup to the fight.
Taurus throws a leg kick but Sandoval checks it.
Taurus looks to throw the jab but Sandoval is out of range.
Taurus misses with a head kick.
Miguel Sandoval seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Sandoval.
Taurus scores with a head kick. Sandoval tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sandoval lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#T1#
Sandoval throws a lazy right hand but Taurus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sandoval looks to clinch
and Taurus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sandoval misses with a hook. Taurus ducked under it nicely.
Taurus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sandoval.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taurus. Sandoval does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sandoval works the jab nicely.
Taurus misses with a hook. Sandoval ducked under it nicely.
Sandoval waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taurus.
Taurus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Taurus with a nice cross.
Sandoval misses with a double jab.
Sandoval listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sandoval bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Taurus's head backwards.
Taurus misses with a hook.
Sandoval swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sandoval misses with a straight left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sandoval looks to land a combination but Taurus avoids it well. #T2#
Taurus misses with a straight right.
Sandoval was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sandoval looks to score with a jab to the body but Taurus is just out of range.
A nice side step and Taurus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Taurus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sandoval.
Nice shot by Sandoval.
A head kick misses from Taurus. #CL#
Sandoval clinches with his opponent.
Sandoval lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sandoval throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tauruss head.
Taurus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Taurus has had enough of the clinch but Sandoval keeps him there for the moment.
Sandoval misses with a body punch.
Sandoval misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Sandoval fails to land.
Taurus is trying to break the clinch but Sandoval has him pressed against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Sandoval fails to land.
Taurus wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Sandoval breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sandoval misses with a looping right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Taurus, as that shot connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Sandoval dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Taurus lands a nice shot to the body.
Taurus lands a two punch combo.
Taurus throws a body kick that misses.
Taurus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sandoval.
Sandoval dips to his left and cracks Taurus with an uppercut!
Sandoval swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Taurus gets tackled into the ropes by Sandoval. Sandoval maintains the clinch.
Taurus blocks an uppercut.
Sandoval throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tauruss head.
Taurus is trying to maintain a safe position but Sandoval gets an underhook and turns Taurus into the ropes.
Sandoval tries to throw a body punch but Taurus avoids it by throwing Sandoval back against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Sandoval.
Taurus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sandoval lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taurus working hard to break the clinch.
Sandoval tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Sandoval breaks the clinch.
Sandoval throws a shot from downtown. Taurus moves away and avoids it.
Sandoval uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taurus.
#T1#
Taurus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Taurus.
Sandoval looks to throw the jab but Taurus is out of range.
It seemed like Taurus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Taurus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Taurus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sandoval avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sandoval was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Taurus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sandoval.
Sandoval looks to score with a jab to the body but Taurus is just out of range.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sandoval doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sandoval swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taurus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Sandoval can't find room to land a body shot as Taurus controls the action.
Miguel Sandoval has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Taurus wants to get back to striking at distance but Sandoval won't allow it.
Sandoval softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Sandoval tries to work over Taurus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Taurus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sandoval moves in looking to clinch but Taurus pushes him off.
Taurus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Taurus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sandoval checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Taurus scores with a leg kick.
Taurus has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
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!
Taurus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sandoval throws out the jab.
A nice side step and Taurus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sandoval throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Taurus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sandoval thinking.
Sandoval connects with a jab.
Sandoval uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taurus.
Taurus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sandoval throws an overhand right that lands on Taurus's shoulder, as Taurus tries to avoid the shot.
Sandoval bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taurus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wesley Taurus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sandoval tries to clinch but Taurus is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sandoval looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Taurus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sandoval.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Miguel Sandoval will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sandoval's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Sandoval connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Taurus's hands.
Miguel Sandoval is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sandoval fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sandoval looks to land a right hand but Taurus moved out of range.
Sandoval throws a body shot but no joy.
Taurus throws a fast counter high kick but Sandoval manages to duck under it in time.
Taurus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Taurus throws a low kick but Sandoval moves out of range easily.
Sandoval slips a jab and a cross from Taurus.
Taurus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taurus misses with the body kick
and Sandoval counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taurus avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little jabbing left from Taurus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wesley Taurus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taurus slips under a jab.
Sandoval is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taurus can do to turn this around?
Sandoval misses with a straight right.
Taurus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Taurus connects with a looping right hand.
Jab from Taurus.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sandoval fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Sandoval darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sandoval looks to throw the jab but Taurus is out of range. #CL#
Sandoval closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Taurus missing with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Taurus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Sandoval creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Taurus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Taurus manages to break the clinch.
Taurus throws a head kick but Sandoval moves out of range.
#CL#
Sandoval moves into range and clinches up with Taurus.
Taurus is trying to force a seperation but Sandoval has the dominant position.
Sandoval keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Taurus's efforts to push away.
Taurus can't break the clinch.
#T2##BC2#
Taurus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taurus moves away from the strike by Sandoval.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sandoval scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sandoval misses with a looping right.
Taurus is looking for the big counter here.
Taurus wants to slow Sandoval down by chopping away at his legs.
An attempted straight right counter from Sandoval misses the target.#CL#
Sandoval moves into the clinch.
Sandoval prevents Taurus from breaking the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sandoval on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Taurus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sandoval's elbow.
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!
Taurus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Taurus working Sandoval over with knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Taurus misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Sandoval! |
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Event:
AKF FN | Lightning vs. Boyle
Date: Oct 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Telushikin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Telushikin scores with a head kick.
#CL#
Telushikin forces Sandoval back against the ropes and clinches.
Sandoval blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Sandoval scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Sandoval pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Telushikin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sandoval fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Telushikin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sandoval lands a slapping body shot.
Telushikin wants to clinch up but Sandoval keeps it at a distance.
Telushikin tries to clinch but Sandoval is having none of it.
Telushikin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Telushikin there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch lands to the side of Telushikin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Telushikin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sandoval misses with a wild body shot.
Sandoval lands with a hook. Telushikin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Telushikin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Telushikin is looking to clinch. #T1#
Nice shot lands for Sandoval.
A head kick misses from Telushikin.
Sandoval lands a glancing blow to the side of Telushikin's head.
Sandoval misses with a hook.#CL2#
Sandoval pushes Telushikin up against the ropes in a clinch.
Sandoval throws a head punch that misses.
Sandoval works on Telushikin's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sandoval.
Sandoval lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Telushikin misses with a punch on the inside.
Telushikin working aggressively here.
Sandoval lands a hook that snaps the head of Telushikin backwards.
Sandoval lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Telushikin.
Telushikin misses with a punch on the inside.
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 punch but it's blocked by Telushikin.
Sandoval misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Sandoval.
#BC2#
Sandoval breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Telushikin. #T2#
Telushikin throws a head kick but Sandoval moves out of range.
Telushikin tries to clinch up.
Sandoval moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A jab lands there for Sandoval.
Sandoval jabs Telushikin right on the nose. Telushikin blinks but takes it well.
Sandoval throws a right and a left that Telushikin avoids nicely.
Telushikin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sandoval.
Telushikin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sandoval.
Miguel Sandoval is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sandoval is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Telushikin.
Telushikin tries to clinch up
and Sandoval makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Miguel Sandoval seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Sandoval rushes Telushikin and presses him up against the ropes.
A right hand to the body from Sandoval.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Sandoval dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Sandoval with a nice cross.
Joseph Telushikin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Decent striking displayed by Sandoval there.
A big left from Sandoval misses.
Sandoval scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sandoval throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Telushikin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sandoval's corner calls for a 1-2. Sandoval obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Telushikin tries to close the distance and clinch but Sandoval swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Sandoval was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sandoval lands with a nice body punch.
Telushikin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sandoval in his tracks.
Sandoval closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sandoval has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sandoval waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Telushikin.
Telushikin misses with a leg kick
and Sandoval counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Telushikin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sandoval counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sandoval slips a jab and a cross from Telushikin.
#T1##CL2#
Sandoval moves into the clinch.
Sandoval digs a right hand underneath Telushikin's ribcage. Telushikin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Sandoval.
Sandoval blocks an uppercut.
Telushikin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sandovals head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sandoval.
Sandoval lands a hook that snaps the head of Telushikin backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Telushikin.
Sandoval working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Sandoval pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Telushikin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sandoval connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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 misses with a right hand
and Telushikin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Telushikin doesn't manage to clinch there - Sandoval circles away.
Sandoval circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sandoval counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Telushikin thinking.
Telushikin moves in looking to clinch but Sandoval pushes him off.#T2#
Sandoval throws a shot from downtown. Telushikin moves away and avoids it.
Sandoval jabs Telushikin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sandoval misses with a hook. Telushikin ducked under it nicely.
Telushikin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Telushikin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Telushikin tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Sandoval manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sandoval scores with a hook.#CL2#
Sandoval closes the distance and clinches.
Sandoval has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sandoval blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Telushikin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Sandoval.
Sandoval blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Sandoval manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Telushikin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Telushikin fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Sandoval clinches up against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Sandoval showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Sandoval lands an overhand right.
Miguel Sandoval is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sandoval misses with a series of wild punches.
Sandoval misses with a two punch combination.
#CL2#
Sandoval gets a clinch.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Telushikin misses with the head strike.
Sandoval blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Telushikin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sandoval.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Sandoval escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sandoval scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Telushikin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sandoval swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Telushikin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sandoval throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Telushikin misses with a two punch combination.
#CL2#
Sandoval takes the fight into the clinch.
Telushikin misses with a punch on the inside.
Sandoval blocks an uppercut.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Telushikin throws a punch but it's blocked by Sandoval.
Sandoval blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sandoval lands with a left to the head.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sandoval blocks an uppercut.
Telushikin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2##BC2#
Sandoval manages to break the clinch.
Telushikin tries to close the distance and clinch but Sandoval swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sandoval just misses with a punch to the body.
Miguel Sandoval seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sandoval misses with an uppercut. Telushikin saw that one coming.
Sandoval scores with a punch to the head.
Telushikin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Telushikin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sandoval.
Telushikin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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 lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Telushikin tries to close the distance and clinch but Sandoval swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sandoval! But no joy.
No joy there for Sandoval, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Telushikin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sandoval throws out a counter right but Telushikin avoids it with no problem.
Sandoval bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Telushikin's head backwards.
Sandoval throws an overhand right that lands on Telushikin's shoulder, as Telushikin tries to avoid the shot.
Telushikin is looking to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Sandoval! |
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Event:
AKF FN | Yalixqua vs. Sandoval
Date: Sep 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Yalixqua uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sandoval.
Yalixqua misses with a right hand
and Sandoval counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sandoval moves out of range as Yalixqua throws a body kick.
Sandoval dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yalixqua doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A big right from Yalixqua misses.
Yalixqua finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sandoval swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yalixqua was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yalixqua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yalixqua ducks right into an uppercut from Sandoval.
Sandoval blocks a jab.
Sandoval moves into range and connects with a jab.
Yalixqua has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Average Judas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Yalixqua misses with the body kick
and Sandoval counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yalixqua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sandoval.
Yalixqua takes one to the chin there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sandoval throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sandoval fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yalixqua on the side of the head.
Sandoval misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Sandoval checks a low kick from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sandoval throws out a powerful jab.
Sandoval keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sandoval has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sandoval connects with a crisp jab.
Sandoval throws a hook but Yalixqua blocks it.
Sandoval throws a big shot that misses.
Yalixqua swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yalixqua fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sandoval is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Yalixqua had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Sandoval lands with an uppercut that bounces Yalixqua off the ropes and back into range.
Yalixqua throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jab, jab by Sandoval - just one landing.
Nice shot by Sandoval.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yalixqua. That's going to slow Sandoval down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yalixqua goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sandoval takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sandoval throws a sloppy body shot
and Yalixqua counters with a nice body kick.
Sandoval misses with a left hand
and Yalixqua counters with a leg kick. #T2#
Sandoval throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yalixqua counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sandoval feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yalixquas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL2#
Sandoval clinches up against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Sandoval.
Sandoval tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sandoval tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yalixqua's elbow.
Yalixqua struggles to land a body shot inside as Sandoval controls his hands.
Sandoval cracks Yalixqua with a nice body shot.#BC#
Yalixqua breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sandoval misses with a lunging right hand
and Yalixqua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yalixqua tries to clinch but Sandoval moves away
and Sandoval counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sandoval throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yalixqua on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab lands there for Sandoval.
Sandoval with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sandoval ducks under a wild hook from Yalixqua.
Sandoval looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yalixqua tries to clinch up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Sandoval dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Yalixqua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sandoval.
Yalixqua throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Yalixqua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice leg kick from Yalixqua, right into the meat of the thigh.
#CL#
Yalixqua has managed to clinch.
Yalixqua gets through Sandoval's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yalixqua wants to break the clinch but can't.
Still in the clinch, Sandoval scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sandoval blocking some punches.
Sandoval tries a body shot but Yalixqua blocks it.
Sandoval scores with a shoulder strike.
Yalixqua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yalixqua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Sandoval breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sandoval looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sandoval blocks a jab.
Yalixqua tries to score with a low kick but Sandoval moves his leg out of the way.
Sandoval walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yalixqua misses with a kick to the body
and Sandoval counters with a nice uppercut.
Sandoval has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Sandoval misses the jab.
Miguel Sandoval seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yalixqua chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yalixqua misses with a hook
enabling Sandoval to counter with a crisp jab.
Sandoval tests Yalixqua's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sandoval lands a glancing blow to the side of Yalixqua's head.
Sandoval takes one on the button.
Yalixqua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sandoval.
Sandoval throws out a powerful jab.
Sandoval lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Yalixqua lands a lovely overhand right.
Yalixqua takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yalixqua steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sandoval.
Yalixqua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sandoval manages to avoid it.
Sandoval throws a shot from downtown. Yalixqua moves away and avoids it.
Sandoval throws a shot from downtown. Yalixqua moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Sandoval throws out a powerful jab.
Good work by Sandoval as he checks the leg kick.
Sandoval connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yalixqua. Yalixqua circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Yalixqua avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yalixqua shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sandoval takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yalixqua throws the left hand but Sandoval avoids the punch easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sandoval.
Yalixqua throws a body punch but Sandoval moves out of range.
Sandoval scores with a hook to the body. Yalixqua takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yalixqua wants to clinch up but Sandoval keeps it at a distance.
Sandoval lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yalixqua at a distance.
Sandoval might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yalixqua jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some bone on bone action there as Sandoval checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sandoval throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Sandoval misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Sandoval showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Sandoval tries to close the distance and clinch but Yalixqua swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yalixqua tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Sandoval manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Yalixqua.
Sandoval lands a nice looking body shot.
Sandoval takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sandoval scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sandoval tries to close the distance and clinch but Yalixqua swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yalixqua misses with a hook.
Yalixqua loads up on a big right hand but Sandoval slips the punch.
Sandoval throws out a counter right but Yalixqua avoids it with no problem.
Sandoval throws a jab but it's blocked by Yalixqua.
Nice uppercut lands for Sandoval. That snapped Yalixqua's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yalixqua lunges at Sandoval with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sandoval's hand.
Yalixqua throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sandoval looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sandoval looks to throw the jab but Yalixqua is out of range.
As Sandoval backs away, Yalixqua returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Yalixqua looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Yalixqua turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sandoval missing with a left hand there. Yalixqua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yalixqua half committed to a counter leg kick.
Yalixqua takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
A big left from Yalixqua misses. #CL#
Yalixqua takes the fight into the clinch.
Yalixqua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Yalixqua manages to break the clinch.
Yalixqua jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sandoval lands with an overhand left.
Sandoval throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Yalixqua misses.
Yalixqua displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sandoval throws out the jab.
Yalixqua staying out of range there.
A solid body kick from Yalixqua.
Sandoval throws the left hand but Yalixqua avoids the punch easily.
Yalixqua swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sandoval slips a jab from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua is looking to clinch.
Sandoval swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Yalixqua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Sandoval cracks Yalixqua with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL2#
Sandoval clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sandoval is leaning against Yalixqua and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sandoval misses with a punch to the body.
Yalixqua lands a nice uppercut.
Yalixqua trying to control the position but instead, Sandoval has worked for underhooks and has pushed Yalixqua into the ropes.
Sandoval lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yalixqua tries to work over Sandoval's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Sandoval.
Sandoval scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yalixqua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sandoval tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sandoval swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sandoval misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sandoval.
Sandoval lands a body shot.
Sandoval has a couple of punches blocked by Yalixqua.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Sandoval really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Sandoval sizes up Yalixqua with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Yalixqua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yalixqua scores with a decent looking hook.
Sandoval misses with a hook. Yalixqua ducked under it nicely.
Yalixqua is looking to clinch but Sandoval is avoiding it.
Yalixqua is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yalixqua darts in trying to clinch
and Sandoval counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yalixqua tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sandoval swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sandoval looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yalixqua lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yalixqua.
Yalixqua looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sandoval tests Yalixqua's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yalixqua throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Sandoval uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yalixqua has time to react.
Yalixqua staying out of range there.
Sloppy strikes from Yalixqua. Those never looked like landing.
It seemed like Sandoval was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yalixqua misses with a right hand
and Sandoval counters with a nice body shot.
Sandoval lands a head shot.
Sandoval will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yalixqua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sandoval.
Yalixqua moves out of range of the strikes.
Sandoval catches Yalixqua with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sandoval lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yalixqua connects with a right hand. Sandoval shakes it off.
Yalixqua has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yalixqua there as he acknowledges the shot.
Yalixqua loads up on a big right hand but Sandoval slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yalixqua lands a glancing blow to the side of Sandoval's head.
Sandoval throws an off balance right hand
and Yalixqua makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T2#
Yalixqua swings for the body but Sandoval moves out of range.
Sandoval throws a body punch but Yalixqua moves out of range.
Sandoval walks into a left hand.
Yalixqua throws a lazy right hand but Sandoval sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yalixqua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It seemed like Sandoval was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yalixqua lands with an overhand left.#ROC#Sandoval is rocked!
Yalixqua with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sandoval is still on wobbly legs! Can Yalixqua finish him?
Sandoval walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Sandoval is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Iaspero Yalixqua!
Iaspero Yalixqua was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
AKF 66 | Yalixqua vs. Akira
Date: Aug 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Griggs keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sandoval throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sandoval tries to clinch up but Griggs circles away and keeps his distance.
Sandoval tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Griggs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Griggs seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Sandoval clinches with his opponent.
Sandoval makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sandoval lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Sandoval breaks the clinch.
Sandoval throws a series of strikes that have Griggs backpedaling.
Sandoval lands a body shot.
Sandoval lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sandoval showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Griggs.
Sandoval ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sandoval lands a glancing blow to the side of Griggs's head.
Griggs throws a combination that misses
and Sandoval cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A left lands for Griggs.
Sandoval slips a straight right by Griggs.#T1#
Sandoval getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Griggs misses with a straight left.
Sandoval changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Sandoval rushes Griggs and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Griggs tries to circle away but Sandoval has him pinned against the ropes.
A short left from Sandoval.
Sandoval has Griggs pressed against the ropes, preventing Griggs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sandoval scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Sandoval. #BC2#
Sandoval breaks the clinch.
Sandoval scores with a jab to the head.
Griggs keeps the fight on the outside.
Griggs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sandoval scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sandoval looks to land a combination but Griggs avoids it well.
A shot to the liver by Sandoval. Beautiful body shot.
Griggs takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sandoval connects with a crisp jab.
Sandoval ducks under a wild hook from Griggs.
Sandoval swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Sandoval with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Griggs to score with a decent uppercut.
Sandoval digs a good body shot into Griggs's ribs.
Good shot there by Sandoval.
Sandoval jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sandoval has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Griggs throws a jab when Sandoval was well out of range.
Griggs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sandoval slips a jab and a cross from Griggs.
A slow jab from Griggs misses its intended target.
Sandoval moves out of range as Griggs strikes.
Sandoval ducks under a wild hook from Griggs.
Sandoval throws out a counter right but Griggs avoids it with no problem.
Griggs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sandoval counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Griggs throws an overhand right that lands on Sandoval's shoulder, as Sandoval tries to avoid the shot.
Griggs misses with a straight left.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#CL2#
Sandoval clinches up against the ropes.
Sandoval lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sandoval working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Griggs is trying to push Sandoval away but Sandoval has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Sandoval dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Sandoval uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Griggs.
Griggs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Griggs throws a jab but it's blocked by Sandoval.
Sandoval dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Miguel Sandoval seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sandoval lands a lovely overhand right.
A left and a right from Griggs both land. Nice combination.
Sandoval steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Griggs.
Griggs scores with a body shot.
Sandoval misses with a few strikes there.
Griggs throws a big counter combination but Sandoval scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Griggs throws an overhand right that lands on Sandoval's shoulder, as Sandoval tries to avoid the shot.
Jab, jab by Sandoval - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griggs lands an overhand right.
Griggs closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sandoval works over Griggs's head and body with a nice combination.
Griggs needs to keep his hands up - Sandoval had a free shot at his head there.
Griggs moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sandoval tries to bum rush Griggs with a series of wild strikes but Griggs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Sandoval lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Sandoval closes the distance and clinches.
Griggs is trying to force a seperation but Sandoval has the dominant position.#BC2#
Sandoval breaks from the clinch.
Griggs looks to land a combination but Sandoval avoids it well.
Griggs lands with a right hand.
Griggs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sandoval! But no joy.
Nice body punch from Sandoval.
Sandoval connects with the punch.
Sandoval lands with a good body shot.
Sandoval cracks Griggs with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Sandoval defending well as Griggs loads up on a big left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griggs connects with a right hand. Sandoval shakes it off.
Jab by Sandoval.
Sandoval ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sandoval thuds a left hand into Griggs's body.#T2#
Sandoval changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Sandoval clinches up against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Griggs's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Griggs wants to break free but Sandoval has control.
Sandoval prevents Griggs from breaking the clinch.
Griggs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sandoval scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sandoval.
Griggs is looking to break free of the clinch but Sandoval has double underhooks.
Griggs is trying to break the clinch but Sandoval is controlling him.
Sandoval has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sandoval working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sandoval prevents Griggs from breaking the clinch.
Miguel Sandoval seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Griggs has had enough of the clinch but Sandoval keeps him there for the moment.
Good body shot from Sandoval.
Griggs can't break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sandoval has Griggs pressed against the ropes, preventing Griggs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sandoval lands a body punch.
Sandoval lands a right hand.
Sandoval prevents Griggs from breaking the clinch.
Sandoval is working Griggs over against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Sandoval showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Sandoval lands a right hook to the body.
Miguel Sandoval is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Griggs gets tackled into the ropes by Sandoval. Sandoval maintains the clinch.
Griggs wants to get back to striking at distance but Sandoval won't allow it.
Griggs working hard to break the clinch.
Sandoval lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Griggs is trying to break the clinch but Sandoval is controlling him.
Griggs working hard to break the clinch.
Sandoval keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Griggs's efforts to push away.
Griggs is trying to break the clinch but Sandoval has him pressed against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Sandoval breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sandoval slips a jab and a cross from Griggs.
Griggs swings widly with a right hand
and Sandoval counters with a left to the body.
Griggs is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sandoval scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Griggs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sandoval throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Griggs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Griggs. Those never looked like landing.
Sandoval tries to close the distance and clinch up but Griggs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Griggs walks into a jab.
Sandoval slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sandoval paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Griggs is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sandoval smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Griggs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab lands there for Sandoval.
Sandoval scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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!
Griggs swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sandoval.
Griggs moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Griggs takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sandoval scores with the left hand. Griggs knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
Griggs lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Miguel Sandoval seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Sandoval moves into the clinch successfully.
Griggs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sandoval has him pressed against the ropes.
Griggs has had enough of the clinch but Sandoval keeps him there for the moment.
Sandoval working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Griggs wants to break the clinch but can't.
Griggs tries to circle away but Sandoval has him pinned against the ropes.
Good body shot from Sandoval.
Griggs tries to break free but Sandoval pushes him back against the ropes.
Sandoval lands a shot to the body.
Griggs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Griggs is looking to break free of the clinch but Sandoval has double underhooks.
Frankie Griggs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sandoval.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Sandoval!
The defeated Frankie Griggs had this to say: 'I want to thank everyone who backed me since the beginning. Its been a career of up’s and downs especially later on; but you guys stuck by me and cheered on. I wanna thank y’all as I finally put down my gloves one last time. Here’s to retirement and doing play by play and personality work.'. |
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Event:
AKF FN | Tharrier vs. Dimitrov
Date: Aug 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Sandoval defending well as Larsson loads up on a big left hand.
Sandoval throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sandoval throws the left hand but Larsson avoids the punch easily.
Larsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sandoval throws a jab but it's blocked by Larsson.
Larsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sandoval looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sandoval lands a nice shot that snaps Larsson's head back.
Sloppy strikes from Larsson. Those never looked like landing.
Sandoval swings for the body but Larsson moves out of range.
Sandoval jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sandoval has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A telegraphed right hand from Larsson misses the target.
Sandoval is looking to clinch but Larsson is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandoval on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sandoval connects with the punch.
Sandoval lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sandoval finds it's way round the side to connect with Larsson's head.
Larsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Larsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sandoval.#T1#
Larsson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sandoval takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good shot there by Larsson.
Sandoval uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Larsson.
Larsson scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice jab there from Larsson.
A telegraphed right hand from Larsson misses the target.
Larsson blocks a jab.
Larsson misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Sandoval clinches up with Larsson and pushes him back against the ropes.
Larsson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sandoval's efforts to push away.
Larsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Larsson fails to land.
Sandoval blocks an uppercut.
Sandoval lands a nice uppercut.
Sandoval tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
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 swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sandoval swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sandoval is working Larsson over against the ropes.
Sandoval blocking some punches.
#BC#
Sandoval manages to break the clinch.
Larsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sandoval.
Larsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Larsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Larsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sandoval looks to throw the jab but Larsson is out of range.
Larsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Larsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Larsson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
That kick from Larsson tenderised Sandoval's leg. Sandoval is trying to keep his angry face on.
Larsson throws a looping overhand right but Sandoval ducks down to avoid it.
Larsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Miguel Sandoval will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A lazy left from Sandoval finds it's target.
Larsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sandoval sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Larsson.#CL#
Sandoval clinches with his opponent.
Larsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sandoval misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Sandoval pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Larsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sandoval was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Larsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Sandoval.
Sandoval uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Larsson.
A telegraphed right hand from Sandoval misses the target.
Larsson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Sandoval.
Sandoval wants to clinch.
Larsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Larsson throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Sandoval bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Sandoval wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sandoval swinging wildly here.
Larsson throws out a counter right but Sandoval avoids it with no problem.
Larsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sandoval.
Sandoval keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A left lands for Larsson.
Sandoval needs to keep his hands up - Larsson had a free shot at his head there.
Sandoval throws a looping overhand right but Larsson ducks down to avoid it.
Adam Larsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Larsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sandoval has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Larsson throws a jab when Sandoval was well out of range.
Sandoval was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sandoval blocks a head kick by Larsson.
Sandoval throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL#
Sandoval gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sandoval fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Larsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sandoval throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sandoval fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Larsson blocks an uppercut.
Larsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Larsson blocks a body shot from Sandoval. #BC#
Sandoval's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Sandoval gets a clinch.
Sandoval throws a punch but it's blocked by Larsson.
Sandoval misses with a body punch.
Sandoval has had enough of the clinch but Larsson keeps him there for the moment.
Larsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sandoval fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Larsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Larsson working aggressively here.
Miguel Sandoval has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sandoval misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Sandoval dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Sandoval displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Larsson throws out the jab.
Adam Larsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miguel Sandoval is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sandoval looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Larsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sandoval has time to react.
Sandoval is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sandoval uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Larsson.
Sandoval was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sandoval swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Larsson throws a body punch but Sandoval moves out of range. #CL#
Sandoval clinches.
Sandoval misses with some punches.
Sandoval misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Larsson fails to land. #T1#
Sandoval lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Larsson.
Sandoval tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Larsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Sandoval uses good head movement to avoid it.
Larsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Sandoval uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sandoval blocking some punches.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Larsson is trying to push Sandoval away but Sandoval has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Sandoval tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Larsson's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Larsson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Larsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Larsson throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Larsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sandoval has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Sandoval! |
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Event:
AKF 61 | Durand vs. Beukeboom
Date: Jul 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Danga de danga de dang - Sandoval scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#It looks like Iaspero Yalixqua has been cut.
Yalixqua showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sandoval.
Sandoval throws out a powerful jab.
Sandoval takes a swing at Yalixqua's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by Yalixqua - just one landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sandoval misses with a hook. Yalixqua ducked under it nicely.
Sandoval throws a big shot that misses.
Sandoval is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yalixqua.
Yalixqua appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Yalixqua with a hook.
The fighters circling - Sandoval throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sandoval dips to his left and cracks Yalixqua with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yalixqua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sandoval has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A jab from Sandoval finds it's way through Yalixqua's defenses.
Sandoval throws a body shot but no joy.
Sandoval throws out a powerful jab.
Sandoval checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yalixqua misses with a straight left.
Yalixqua looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yalixqua throws a hook but Sandoval blocks it.
Sandoval is looking for a counter combo.
Yalixqua has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Yalixqua. That snapped Sandoval's head back.
Sandoval throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sandoval throws an overhand right that lands on Yalixqua's shoulder, as Yalixqua tries to avoid the shot.
Sandoval connects with a single shot there.
Yalixqua misses with a hook
and Yalixqua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sandoval works over Yalixqua's head and body with a nice combination.
Sandoval walks forward, straight into a front kick from Yalixqua.
Sandoval swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sandoval misses with a looping right.
Sandoval thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sandoval throws an overhand right that lands on Yalixqua's shoulder, as Yalixqua tries to avoid the shot.
Yalixqua ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Yalixqua misses.
Sandoval stalks Yalixqua and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Yalixqua's face. Yalixqua staggers backwards, shaken.
Yalixqua swinging wildly here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Yalixqua. Sandoval shrugs it off though.
Sandoval scores with a hook to the body. Yalixqua takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Sandoval throws an off balance right hand
and Yalixqua counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sandoval throws a hook but Yalixqua blocks it.
Both fighters circling a little - Yalixqua finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Yalixqua lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Yalixqua throws a sloppy head kick and Sandoval moves out of range easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yalixqua.
Yalixqua lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sandoval lands with a good body shot.
Yalixqua throws an overhand right that lands on Sandoval's shoulder, as Sandoval tries to avoid the shot.
Sandoval lands with an uppercut that bounces Yalixqua off the ropes and back into range.
Sandoval scores with a body shot.
Yalixqua throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sandoval.
Sandoval connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yalixqua. Yalixqua circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yalixqua looks to land a body kick but Sandoval moved away.
A swing and a miss from Sandoval.
Yalixqua misses with a looping left.
Sandoval lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yalixqua at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Miguel Sandoval will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Iaspero Yalixqua's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Sandoval throws a one two combo.
Yalixqua rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sandoval moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sandoval connects with a body shot that sends Yalixqua's belly button to the back.
Yalixqua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sandoval.
Yalixqua dodges the punch combination from Sandoval.
Sandoval throws a body punch but Yalixqua moves out of range.
Sandoval ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yalixqua moves away.
Sandoval misses with a looping right.
Sandoval checks the leg kick.
Sandoval gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yalixqua.
Yalixqua lands with a nice body punch.
Sandoval swings for the body but Yalixqua moves out of range.
Yalixqua displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sandoval throws out the jab.
Sandoval throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yalixqua sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yalixqua swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yalixqua misses with a leg kick
and Sandoval connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sandoval scores with a jab. Yalixqua acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Yalixqua on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Sandoval uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yalixqua has time to react.
Miguel Sandoval is winning the standup battle so far.
Sandoval slips a jab from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua misses with a hook.
Sandoval is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yalixqua can do to turn this around?
Sandoval ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yalixqua moves away.
Sandoval fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yalixqua manages to avoid it.
No joy there for Yalixqua, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yalixqua misses with a leg kick
and Sandoval counters with a stiff right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sandoval.
Sandoval lands with a shot to the body.
Yalixqua lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sandoval circles away quickly and effectively.
Sandoval scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sandoval on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A clash of legs there as Sandoval blocks the low kick.
Sandoval jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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 the left hand but Yalixqua avoids the punch easily.
Sandoval connects with a crisp jab.
Sandoval scores with the left hand. Yalixqua knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
Yalixqua throws a jab when Sandoval was well out of range.
Sandoval lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sandoval.
Yalixqua avoids the body shot from Sandoval.
Sandoval scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fighters circling - Sandoval throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yalixqua throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick from Yalixqua, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Yalixqua misses.
An inside leg kick from Yalixqua misses.
Yalixqua lands with a shot to the body.
Yalixqua lands a nice hook to Sandoval's body. Sandoval takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yalixqua looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Good standup being displayed there by Yalixqua as he connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sandoval dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sandoval lands a body shot.
Yalixqua blocks a jab.
Yalixqua is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sandoval takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Sandoval dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Iaspero Yalixqua's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Sandoval throws a jab when Yalixqua was well out of range.
Iaspero Yalixqua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miguel Sandoval is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sandoval connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yalixqua momentarily.
Yalixqua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sandoval was well out of range. Poor timing from Yalixqua.
Sandoval throws a jab but it's blocked by Yalixqua.
Yalixqua has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Yalixqua throws a lazy right hand but Sandoval sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sandoval missing with a left hand there. Yalixqua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Yalixqua was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sandoval slips a jab from Yalixqua.
Sandoval throws the left hand but Yalixqua avoids the punch easily.
Sandoval ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yalixqua takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A telegraphed right hand from Sandoval misses the target.
Yalixqua slips a straight right by Sandoval.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandoval jabs at Yalixqua's body.
Sandoval ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yalixqua swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sandoval.
Yalixqua lands a nice hook to Sandoval's body. Sandoval takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sandoval thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sandoval slips a jab from Yalixqua.#T1#
Sandoval throws a looping overhand right but Yalixqua ducks down to avoid it.
Sandoval throws a hook but Yalixqua avoids it easily.
Yalixqua swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yalixqua scores with a big combo that sends Sandoval crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but the referee has seen enough as Sandoval flops around uncontrollably and he's called an end to the fight! Yalixqua jumps onto the ropes and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Gross.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iaspero Yalixqua!
A very excited looking Iaspero Yalixqua rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
AKF 60 | Obama vs. Ringnes
Date: Jul 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Cortez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sandoval misses with an uppercut
and Cortez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cortez throws a body shot but no joy.
Sandoval rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cortez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cortez tried to counter with a leg kick but Sandoval avoided it.
Miguel Sandoval seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cortez dodges the punch combination from Sandoval.
Sandoval throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cortez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Sandoval misses.
A swing and a miss from Sandoval.
Cortez feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sandoval misses with a lunging right hand
and Cortez counters with a low kick, right behind Sandoval 's knee.
Cortez moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cortez ducks under a wild hook from Sandoval.
Cortez throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sandoval counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Cortez. That snapped Sandoval's head back.
A slow jab from Sandoval misses its intended target.
Sandoval walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cortez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cortez looks to land a body kick but Sandoval moved away.
Cortez throws the kick towards the body but Sandoval avoids it.
Sandoval misses the jab.
Sandoval lands a jab to the nose.
Sandoval has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
Cortez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sandoval on the side of the head.
Jab from Cortez.
Sandoval waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cortez.
Cortez lands a leg kick that knocks Sandoval off balance momentarily.
Sandoval avoids the body shot from Cortez.
Cortez slips a jab and a cross from Sandoval.
A quick step to the side and Cortez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cortez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sandoval.
Cortez slips under a jab from Sandoval.
Cortez is looking for a counter combo.
Sandoval swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cortez counters with a nice body shot.
Sandoval keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cortez.
Cortez lands a glancing blow to the side of Sandoval's head.
Sandoval might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Cortez misses with a body shot.
Cortez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cortez tries to clinch there but Sandoval circles away.
Cortez moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cortez tries to land a front kick but Sandoval steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sandoval doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sandoval fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cortez manages to avoid it.#T2#
A shot to the liver by Sandoval. Beautiful body shot.
A slow jab from Sandoval misses its intended target.
Cortez throws an overhand right that lands on Sandoval's shoulder, as Sandoval tries to avoid the shot.
Sandoval looks to score with a jab to the body but Cortez is just out of range.
Cortez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sandoval missing with a left hand there. Cortez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sandoval cracks Cortez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Cortez misses the target.
Sandoval uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cortez.
Cortez misses with a wild body shot.
Cortez throws a leg kick which misses Sandoval's front leg but catches the back leg as Sandoval tries to avoid it.
Sandoval throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Sandoval misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sandoval misses the jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cortez.
Sandoval throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sandoval misses with a lunging right hand
and Cortez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ubaldo Cortez dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Sandoval swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Cortez.
Sandoval throws a jab when Cortez was well out of range.
Cortez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cortez thows a leg kick but Sandoval checks it
and Sandoval cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sandoval uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cortez.
Cortez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A telegraphed right hand from Sandoval misses the target.
Cortez thuds his shin into the meat of Sandoval's side.
Sandoval misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cortez.
Cortez throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sandoval avoids it.
Sandoval stuns Cortez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big left from Sandoval misses.
Cortez connects with a looping right hand.
Cortez throws a head kick that Sandoval semi-blocks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cortez misses with a hook to the body
and Sandoval counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick lands for Cortez.
Sandoval misses with an uppercut. Cortez saw that one coming.
Sandoval throws the left hand but Cortez avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Cortez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sandoval.
Cortez takes a swing at Sandoval's ribcage but misses.
Sandoval misses with a hook. Cortez ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Cortez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sandoval uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cortez.
Sandoval looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cortez takes a swing at Sandoval's ribcage but misses.
Sandoval looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sandoval scores with a nice head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sandoval. Cortez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cortez with a nice calf kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cortez.
Sandoval looks to score with a jab to the body but Cortez is just out of range.
A big right from Cortez misses.
Sandoval swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A cross from Sandoval lands.
Cortez misses with a straight left.
Sandoval moves out of range of the body kick from Cortez.
Sandoval misses with an uppercut. Cortez saw that one coming.
Cortez throws the left hand but Sandoval avoids the punch easily.
Sandoval throws an overhand right that lands on Cortez's shoulder, as Cortez tries to avoid the shot.
Cortez with a nice calf kick.#T2#
Sandoval throws a looping overhand right but Cortez ducks down to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cortez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sandoval swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cortez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cortez moves out of range of the strikes.
Sandoval cracks Cortez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Good standup being displayed there by Cortez as he connects with a hook.
Cortez tries to land a front kick but Sandoval steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sandoval throws a body punch but Cortez moves out of range.
Ubaldo Cortez is winning the standup battle so far.
Sandoval misses with a hook.
Sandoval swings for the body but Cortez moves out of range.
Cortez quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Sandoval ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cortez moves away.
Cortez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sandoval fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cortez lands with a thumping leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Sandoval misses the target.
Cortez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sandoval has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Miguel Sandoval will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Sandoval changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cortez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cortez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sandoval swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sandoval misses with a body shot.
Cortez misses with a left hand
enabling Sandoval to counter with a crisp jab.
Sandoval's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice uppercut lands for Sandoval. That snapped Cortez's head back.
Sandoval throws a jab but it's blocked by Cortez.
Sandoval swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cortez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sandoval avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cortez defending well as Sandoval loads up on a big left hand.
Cortez misses with a hook.
Cortez jabs at Sandoval's body.
Cortez connects with a leg kick. #CL#
Cortez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sandoval lands a body shot.
Cortez misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Sandoval breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Sandoval jabs at Cortez's body.
Cortez ducks under a wild hook from Sandoval.
Cortez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice combination there by Sandoval.
Sandoval walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cortez.
Sandoval throws a jab when Cortez was well out of range.
Cortez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A low kick lands for Cortez.
Cortez scores with a nice right hand.
Cortez avoids the body shot from Sandoval.
Sandoval throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cortez counters with a straight right hand.
Cortez tries to clinch up but Sandoval circles away and keeps his distance.
Cortez digs a good body shot into Sandoval's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sandoval. Cortez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sandoval swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T2#
Cortez cracks Sandoval with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cortez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cortez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cortez misses with a body kick.
Cortez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sandoval checks it well.
Cortez walks into a stiff left hand from Sandoval.
Sandoval lands a nice shot to the body.
Sandoval throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cortez fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sandoval just manages to avoid it.
Cortez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sandoval.
Cortez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cortez throws a leg kick which misses Sandoval's front leg but catches the back leg as Sandoval tries to avoid it.
Cortez connects with a looping right hand.
Sandoval misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cortez staying out of range there.
Sandoval takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cortez lands a jab to Sandoval's midsection.
Decent striking displayed by Sandoval there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Miguel Sandoval.
I think Sandoval has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Miguel Sandoval! |
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Event:
AKF FN | Sandoval vs. Kim
Date: Jul 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Kim misses with a body shot.
Kim has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kim misses with a kick to the body.
Sandoval has been working on his boxing with his coaches at in shig we trust in the buildup to the fight.
Kim finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sandoval lands with a good body shot.
Kim looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sandoval swings for the body but Kim moves out of range.
Sandoval looks to score with a jab to the body but Kim is just out of range.
Sandoval throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sandoval was well out of range. Poor timing from Kim.
Sandoval jabs Kim right on the nose. Kim blinks but takes it well.
A good leg kick by Kim.
Sandoval loads up on a big right hand but Kim slips the punch.
Kim misses with a looping right.
Sandoval misses with a hook. Kim ducked under it nicely.
Sandoval lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sandoval rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kim counters with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kim throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kim darts in trying to clinch
and Sandoval counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Sandoval misses with an uppercut. Kim saw that one coming.
Good shot there by Kim.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sandoval.
Sandoval throws a jab but it's blocked by Kim.
Kim defending well as Sandoval loads up on a big left hand.
Kim defending well as Sandoval loads up on a big left hand.
Kim cracks Sandoval with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kim tried to score with a low kick but Sandoval checks it.
Kim takes one on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kim looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kim keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sandoval.
Kim throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kim misses with a body shot.
Sandoval takes a swing at Kim's ribcage but misses.
Kim fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kim is looking to clinch but Sandoval is avoiding it.
#T2#
Sandoval looks to land a right hand but Kim moved out of range.
Miguel Sandoval seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sandoval misses with a double jab
and Kim counters with a good low kick that Sandoval was not able to check.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sandoval looks to land a right hand but Kim moved out of range.
Sandoval throws a shot from downtown. Kim moves away and avoids it.
Kim tries to land a front kick but Sandoval steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kim lands a really nice looking cross but Sandoval seems unphased.
Sandoval is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kim misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sandoval.
Kim with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sandoval misses with an uppercut
and Kim counters with a good low kick that Sandoval was not able to check.
Sandoval looks to score with a jab to the body but Kim is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Sandoval.
Sandoval was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sandoval will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kim uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sandoval.
Kim swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kim bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kim tries to counter with a clinch but Sandoval shakes him off and moves away.
Kim feints and then cracks Sandoval's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sandoval down.
Kim tries to clinch up but Sandoval circles away and keeps his distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Miguel Sandoval will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sandoval's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sandoval loads up on a big right hand but Kim slips the punch.
Kim tries to score with a low kick but Sandoval moves his leg out of the way.
Kim misses with a body shot.
Sandoval takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sandoval looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kim is looking to clinch.
Miguel Sandoval is winning the standup battle so far.
Sandoval connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kim momentarily.
Sandoval is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kim.
Kim throws a leg kick but Sandoval moved away.
Nice defenses there by Kim.
Kim steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kim lands with a nice combination. Sandoval backs away looking to recover.
Sandoval dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sandoval throws the left hand but Kim avoids the punch easily.
Sandoval lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sandoval comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kim swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Sandoval misses.
Sandoval misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kim thinks about the counter body kick.#T1#
Kim does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sandoval defending well as Kim loads up on a big left hand.
Kim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sandoval was well out of range. Poor timing from Kim.
Sandoval throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sandoval just misses with a punch to the body.
Kim cracks a nice hook into Sandoval's ribs.
Kim fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sandoval has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sandoval doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sandoval throws a hook but Kim avoids it easily.
Kim takes one on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Sandoval misses the target.
Sandoval misses with an uppercut.
Kim uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sandoval.
Kim looks to score with a jab to the body but Sandoval is just out of range.
Sandoval throws a hook but Kim avoids it easily.
Kim avoids the body shot from Sandoval.
Kim catches Sandoval with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sandoval connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sandoval on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kim throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kim ducks under a wild hook from Sandoval.
Nice cross by Sandoval.
Kim fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sandoval looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kim ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kim let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sandoval throws a jab but it's blocked by Kim.
Sandoval throws a big shot that misses.
Sandoval on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kim moves out of range of the strikes.
Kim connects with a body shot.
Kim lands a nice shot that snaps Sandoval's head back.
Sandoval keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Sandoval was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kim.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kim bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kim fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sandoval has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sandoval is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sandoval throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kim counters with a right hand to the body.
Kim takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yasol Kim will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Sandoval looks to throw the jab but Kim is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sandoval. Kim does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kim is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sandoval.
Sandoval swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sandoval walks into a straight right hand from Kim.
Sandoval looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kim lands a glancing blow to the side of Sandoval's head.
Kim throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sandoval stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kim. Sandoval does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sandoval pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kim scores with a leg kick.
Kim misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandoval uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kim.
Sandoval takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sandoval tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kim was well out of range. Poor timing from Sandoval.
Sandoval lands a jab to the nose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sandoval dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sandoval looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Kim misses with a low kick.
Sandoval swings for the body but Kim moves out of range.
Kim tries to counter with a clinch but Sandoval shakes him off and moves away.
Sandoval misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2#
Kim moves into range and clinches up with Sandoval.
Sandoval swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sandoval tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kim's elbow.
Kim tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sandoval working aggressively here.
Kim lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kim lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kim misses with the head strike.
Kim misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Kim scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kim lands a body punch.
Kim tries to throw a body punch but Sandoval avoids it by throwing Kim back against the ropes.
Sandoval tries to throw a body punch but Kim avoids it by throwing Sandoval back against the ropes.
Kim misses with a punch on the inside.
Kim throws a punch but it's blocked by Sandoval.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kim.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sandoval misses with a body punch.
A short left from Sandoval.
Sandoval scores with a shot to the side of Kim's head.
Sandoval softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Sandoval misses with a punch on the inside.
Kim scores with a hook to the body.
Kim tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sandoval has a couple of punches blocked by Kim.
Kim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Sandoval - that landed with a thud.
Sandoval blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sandoval misses with some punches.
Kim blocks a body shot from Sandoval.
Kim has a couple of punches blocked by Sandoval.
Sandoval throws a head punch that misses.
Sandoval prevents a body shot from Kim.
Kim misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sandoval throws a head punch that misses.
Sandoval lands a hook that snaps the head of Kim backwards.
Sandoval throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kims head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Yasol Kim just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Sandoval just misses with a punch to the body.
Kim has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kim there as he acknowledges the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Sandoval misses the target.
Kim stuns Sandoval with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sandoval waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kim.
Kim fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sandoval misses with the combination.
Kim with a nice cross.
Sandoval takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sandoval lands with a right hand.
Kim lands a leg kick that knocks Sandoval off balance momentarily.
Sandoval avoids the body shot from Kim.
Kim walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sandoval checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kim lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice jab there from Kim.
Sandoval misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Kim slips a straight right by Sandoval.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kim! But no joy.
Kim looks to score with a jab to the body but Sandoval is just out of range.
Sandoval swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kim lands with a shot to the body.
Kim takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sandoval avoids the body shot from Kim.
Kim is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sandoval rather than just go for the knockout.
Kim uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sandoval.
Sandoval gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kim connects with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Sandoval.
Kim pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kim fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sandoval manages to avoid it.
Sandoval lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL2#
Kim rushes Sandoval and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Sandoval throws a punch but it's blocked by Kim. #T2#
Sandoval can't find room to land a body shot as Kim controls the action.
Sandoval tries to break free but Kim pushes him back against the ropes.
Kim misses with some punches.
Sandoval fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sandoval misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sandoval.
Kim stalling in the clinch but Sandoval improves position. #BC#
Sandoval breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sandoval blocks a jab.
Sandoval tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kim was well out of range. Poor timing from Sandoval.
Sandoval waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kim.
Kim throws a leg kick
and Sandoval counters with a stiff right hand.
Kim slips under a jab from Sandoval.
Sandoval lands a slapping body shot.
Kim throws a low kick but Sandoval moves out of range easily.
Kim feints and then cracks Sandoval's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sandoval down.
Kim just misses with a punch to the body.
Sandoval is looking to counter punch.
Kim scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Yasol Kim will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Jab from Sandoval.
Miguel Sandoval has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kim throws out a powerful jab.
Sandoval just misses with a punch to the body.
Kim wants to counter with a clinch but Sandoval pushes him away.
Kim dodges the punch combination from Sandoval.
Kim connects with the punch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kim. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Sandoval gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sandoval on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sandoval misses with a looping right.
Sandoval with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sandoval throws a body punch but Kim moves out of range.
Sandoval takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sandoval takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kim steps to the side to avoid the strikes 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 takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sandoval looks to land a combination but Kim avoids it well.
Yasol Kim is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Kim.
Sandoval throws a body shot but no joy.
Sandoval misses with an uppercut
and Kim counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sandoval thinking.
Sandoval throws out a loose jab but Kim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kim looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kim lands with a right hand.
Sandoval throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kim works Sandoval's body with a nice hook.
Kim lands a slapping body shot.
Kim comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kim uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sandoval.
Kim connects with a body shot that sends Sandoval's belly button to the back.
Kim scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sandoval in his tracks.
Sandoval throws a hook but Kim avoids it easily.
Sandoval waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kim.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sandoval misses with a hook
and Kim counters with a leg kick.
Sandoval misses with a lunging right hand
and Kim counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Kim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sandoval was well out of range. Poor timing from Kim.
Sandoval scores with a jab to the body.
Kim chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good leg kick by Kim.
Kim avoids the body shot from Sandoval.
A shot to the liver by Sandoval. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Kim gets a clinch.
Kim blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kim blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sandoval tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sandoval misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kim tries a body shot but Sandoval blocks it.
Sandoval throws a punch but it's blocked by Kim.
Sandoval swings wildly with an uppercut but Kim uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yasol Kim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kim 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Yasol Kim!
A relieved looking Yasol Kim thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
AKF 57 | Obama vs. Diego
Date: Jul 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Khairannus misses with a left hand
and Sandoval counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Khairannus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Khairannus loads up on a big right hand but Sandoval slips the punch.
Khairannus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khairannus staying out of range there.
Sandoval waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khairannus.
A jab from Sandoval misses.
Sandoval moves forwards but Khairannus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sandoval slips a straight right by Khairannus.
Sandoval misses with a straight right.
Sandoval jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sandoval fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sandoval throws a one two combo.
#CUT2#It looks like Juhjartus Khairannus has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khairannus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sandoval.
Khairannus throws a body shot but no joy.
Khairannus takes one on the button.
Khairannus seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Khairannus misses with a straight left.
Khairannus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Sandoval throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Khairannus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice defenses there by Sandoval.
Sandoval swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sandoval misses with a straight right.
Sandoval uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khairannus.
Khairannus connects with an inside leg kick.
Sandoval throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Khairannus.
Sandoval swings for the body but Khairannus moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sandoval darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Khairannus connects with the punch.
Sandoval swings for the body but Khairannus moves out of range.
Sandoval has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Khairannus slips a straight right by Sandoval.
Nice shot by Sandoval.
Sandoval scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sandoval takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Khairannus misses with a looping left.
Sandoval lands a nice hook to Khairannus's body. Khairannus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Sandoval throws a right hand that Khairannus ducks under and follows up with a left that Khairannus also avoids with ease.
A swing and a miss from Sandoval.
Khairannus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sandoval walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sandoval closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sandoval throws an overhand right that lands on Khairannus's shoulder, as Khairannus tries to avoid the shot.
Khairannus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sandoval doesn't seem bothered though.
Khairannus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That kick from Khairannus tenderised Sandoval's leg. Sandoval is trying to keep his angry face on.
Khairannus slips under a jab from Sandoval.
Sandoval takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Khairannus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sandoval.
Sandoval on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khairannus misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Sandoval closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sandoval.
A short body shot lands from Khairannus as the two fighters clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Miguel Sandoval will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Juhjartus Khairannus's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Sandoval cracks Khairannus with an open hand slap.
Sandoval catches Khairannus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Khairannus lands a jab-cross combination.
Sandoval digs a good hook to Khairannus's body.
Khairannus loads up on a big right hand but Sandoval slips the punch.
Sandoval blocks a jab.
Khairannus throws a big shot that misses.
Sandoval throws out a counter right but Khairannus avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sandoval darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Khairannus takes one to the side of the head.
Khairannus throws a hook but Sandoval avoids it easily.
Sandoval wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sandoval takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sandoval moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Khairannus clobbers Sandoval with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Sandoval moves into the clinch successfully.
Sandoval working aggressively here.
Sandoval tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Sandoval lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sandoval lands a nice uppercut.
Sandoval blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Sandoval.
Khairannus working aggressively here.
Sandoval misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sandoval throws a punch but it's blocked by Khairannus.
Sandoval lands a left hand.
Khairannus trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khairannus.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sandoval.
Khairannus misses with the head strike.
Khairannus misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Sandoval.
Khairannus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sandoval can't find room to land a body shot as Khairannus controls the action.
Sandoval prevents a body shot from Khairannus.
A short uppercut from Sandoval. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sandoval lands with a short shot to the head.
Sandoval blocks a body shot from Khairannus.
Khairannus has a couple of punches blocked by Sandoval.
Sandoval tries to throw a body punch but Khairannus avoids it by throwing Sandoval back against the ropes.
Sandoval lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Miguel Sandoval seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sandoval swings wildly with an uppercut but Khairannus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sandoval misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sandoval is leaning against Khairannus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Khairannus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sandoval backwards.
A short uppercut from Sandoval.
Khairannus prevents a body shot from Sandoval.
A head punch on the inside from Sandoval fails to land.
Khairannus misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sandoval.
Sandoval avoiding damage as Khairannus throws knees to the body.
Sandoval working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sandoval misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Sandoval showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Juhjartus Khairannus's cut.
That's time! Khairannus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Sandoval throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khairannus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Khairannus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Juhjartus Khairannus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miguel Sandoval is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Khairannus throws a hook but Sandoval avoids it easily.
Sandoval misses the jab.
Khairannus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sandoval moves out of range as Khairannus strikes.
Sandoval ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sandoval ducks under a wild hook from Khairannus.
Khairannus throws a poor cross that misses
and Sandoval counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sandoval misses with a hook.
Nice body punch from Sandoval.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Khairannus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sandoval tests Khairannus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khairannus swats away the attempt to clinch by Sandoval.
Sandoval lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sandoval misses with a hook.#T1#
Khairannus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sandoval.
Khairannus throws a hook but Sandoval avoids it easily.
Sandoval throws out a counter right but Khairannus avoids it with no problem.
Sandoval lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Khairannus backs up against the ropes.
#CL2#
Khairannus gets tackled into the ropes by Sandoval. Sandoval maintains the clinch.
Khairannus trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khairannus.
Khairannus missing with knees to the body.
Khairannus trying to land knees to the body.
Khairannus blocks an uppercut.
Sandoval blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khairannus.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khairannus. #T2#
A short right from Sandoval.
Khairannus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sandoval lands a right hand.
Khairannus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sandoval.
Khairannus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sandoval managing to block the knees to the body from Khairannus.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khairannus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khairannus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khairannus swings wildly with an uppercut but Sandoval uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khairannus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Sandoval! |
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Event:
AKF 56 | Akira vs. RooMan
Date: Jun 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Sandoval takes a swing at Schultz's ribcage but misses.
Sandoval jabs Schultz right on the nose. Schultz blinks but takes it well.
Schultz fails to land with a series of punches.
Schultz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sandoval lands a jab to the nose.
Sandoval uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schultz.
A big left from Schultz misses.
Sandoval takes one on the button.
Sandoval throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Schultz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Schultz ducks under a wild hook from Sandoval.
It looked like Schultz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sandoval swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sandoval has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Schultz sizes up Sandoval with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schultz looks to land a combination but Sandoval avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Sandoval on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Schultz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A head kick by Schultz misses
and Sandoval counters with a left to the body.
Schultz just misses with a punch to the body.
Sandoval lands a glancing blow to the side of Schultz's head.
Schultz throws a lazy right hand but Sandoval sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sandoval swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Schultz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Schultz misses the body punch
and Sandoval counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Schultz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sandoval paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Schultz staying out of range there.
Schultz is looking to counter punch.
Schultz takes one to the chin there.
Schultz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sandoval looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Schultz scores with a jab. Sandoval acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Schultz takes one to the side of the head.
Sandoval blocks a jab.
Sandoval is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Schultz had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Schultz misses with a looping left.
Schultz tries to bum rush Sandoval with a series of wild strikes but Sandoval uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sandoval throws out a counter right but Schultz avoids it with no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sandoval changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Schultz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Schultz avoids the body shot from Sandoval.
Schultz tried to counter with a leg kick but Sandoval avoided it.
Sandoval uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schultz.
Sandoval throws out a counter right but Schultz avoids it with no problem.
Sandoval throws an overhand right that lands on Schultz's shoulder, as Schultz tries to avoid the shot.
Sandoval changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Sandoval keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Schultz.
Schultz swings for the body but Sandoval moves out of range.
Sandoval looks to land a combination but Schultz avoids it well.
Sandoval takes a swing at Schultz's ribcage but misses.
Schultz lands a nice hook to Sandoval's body. Sandoval takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sandoval slips under a jab from Schultz.
Schultz scoring well with a low kick there.
Schultz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sandoval throws an overhand right that lands on Schultz's shoulder, as Schultz tries to avoid the shot.
Sandoval digs a good hook to Schultz's body.
Sandoval lands with a hook. Schultz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sandoval scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Schultz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sandoval.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schultz misses with a looping left.
Schultz throws a head kick that misses.
Schultz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sandoval works Schultz's body with a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Sandoval dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Schultz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sandoval! But no joy.
Schultz takes a swing at Sandoval's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Sandoval misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Sandoval checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Schultz moves out of range of the strikes.
Miguel Sandoval seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Schultz scores with a spinning back kick!
Sandoval fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A nice leg kick from Schultz, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice uppercut there from Sandoval.
Schultz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sandoval circles away quickly and effectively.
Sandoval misses with an uppercut.
Sandoval connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sandoval closes the distance and lands a lead uppercut that stumbles Schultz back against the ropes! Sandoval follows up with a jab and a huge straight right that knocks Schultz out cold! What a finish! Sandoval looks absolutely delighted, as he should do! Congratulations that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Miguel Sandoval! |
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Event:
AKF FN | Morrison vs. RooMan
Date: May 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Putin tries to clinch but Sandoval moves out of range.
Sandoval lands a head shot.
Sandoval takes one to the chin there.
Sandoval misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sandoval throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Putin misses with a low kick.
Putin misses with a few strikes there.
Sandoval works the jab nicely.
Putin misses with a wild combination.
It seemed like Sandoval was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Putin stuns Sandoval with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Putin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sandoval throws out the jab.
Putin throws a counter high kick but Sandoval was just alert enough to avoid it.
Putin misses with a straight left.
Putin wants to clinch up but Sandoval keeps it at a distance.
Putin throws a series of punches but Sandoval moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Putin.
#T1#
Sandoval takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Putin tries to clinch there but Sandoval circles away.
Putin moves forwards but Sandoval connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sandoval misses with a wild combination.
#CL#
Putin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Sandoval manages to break the clinch.
Putin throws a right hand that misses
and Sandoval counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Putin wants to clinch up but Sandoval keeps it at a distance.
Sandoval swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Putin blocks a jab.
Sandoval ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Putin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Putin tries a head kick but it misses.
Putin tries to clinch up.
Sandoval keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
Putin staying out of range there.
Sandoval will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Putin throws a leg kick
and Sandoval counters with a straight right hand.
A left lands for Sandoval.
Putin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vlad Putin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sandoval throws a good cross that connects.
Sandoval jabs Putin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sandoval scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Putin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sandoval connects with a good right hand that stumbles Putin. Putin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Putin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC2#Putin is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Putin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sandoval connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Putin scrambles back to his feet.
Oh Putin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Putin just misses with a punch to the body.
Putin tries to clinch up but Sandoval circles away and keeps his distance.
Putin moves forwards but Sandoval connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Good exchange - Sandoval coming out on top.
Putin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Sandoval dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Putin loads up on a big right hand but Sandoval slips the punch.
Sandoval darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Putin throws a series of punches but Sandoval avoids them all with ease.
Sandoval connects with a quick right hand that sends Putin tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Miguel Sandoval! |
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Event:
AKF 46 | Akira vs. Morrison
Date: Apr 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Sandoval keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Espensen pushes Sandoval up against the ropes in a clinch.
Espensen lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Sandoval pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Espensen takes one to the side of the head.
Sandoval scores with a sloppy right hand. Espensen should have avoided that one. #CL#
Espensen pushes Sandoval up against the ropes in a clinch.#BC2#
Sandoval pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sandoval scores with the left hand. Espensen knows he should have avoided that one.
Espensen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Espensen moves in looking to clinch but Sandoval pushes him off.
Sandoval has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sandoval throws a body punch but Espensen moves out of range.
Sandoval swats away the attempt to clinch by Espensen.
Thorvald Espensen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sandoval throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Espensen clinches up against the ropes.#BC2#
Sandoval breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Espensen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sandoval, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Sandoval pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sandoval goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T1#
Sandoval getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL#
Espensen rushes Sandoval and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Espensen misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Sandoval's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Espensen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sandoval swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Espensen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Sandoval paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sandoval throws out a counter right but Espensen avoids it with no problem.
Espensen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Espensen closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Sandoval to counter with a crisp jab.
Espensen is looking to clinch but Sandoval is avoiding it.
#CL#
Espensen closes the distance and clinches.
Espensen throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Sandoval escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sandoval scores with a hook.
Sandoval thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice straight punches there by Sandoval. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of 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 shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Espensen eats them both and turns towards Sandoval to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sandoval loads up on a big right hand but Espensen slips the punch.#CL#
Espensen rushes Sandoval and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#T2#
Espensen misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Sandoval breaks from the clinch.
Espensen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#CL#
Espensen moves into range and clinches up with Sandoval.#BC2#
Sandoval pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sandoval swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Espensen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sandoval keeps the fight on the outside.
Espensen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL#
Espensen closes the distance and clinches.
Espensen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2#
Sandoval manages to break the clinch.
Sandoval is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Espensen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
The fight stays on the outside here - Espensen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little jabbing left from Sandoval on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sandoval thuds a left hand into Espensen's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sandoval throws a good cross that connects.
Sandoval jabs at Espensen's body.
Espensen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sandoval swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sandoval fails to land with a series of punches.
Sandoval swats away the attempt to clinch by Espensen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Sandoval dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sandoval circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sandoval counters with a right hand to the body.
Espensen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sandoval circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sandoval with a jab.
Espensen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sandoval circles away from the clinch attempt.
Espensen tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Sandoval manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Espensen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sandoval has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sandoval throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Miguel Sandoval seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sandoval punishes Espensen's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Espensen gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Sandoval breaks the clinch.
Sandoval jabs Espensen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Espensen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sandoval misses with an uppercut. Espensen saw that one coming.
Sandoval fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Espensen manages to avoid it.
Espensen tries to clinch but Sandoval moves away
and Sandoval counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Sandoval scores with a shot to the body.
Sandoval goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Espensen wants to clinch but Sandoval slips to the side
and Sandoval counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Espensen forces Sandoval back against the ropes and clinches.#BC2#
Sandoval breaks the clinch.
Espensen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sandoval takes a swing at Espensen's ribcage but misses.
Espensen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Espensen moves to clinch but Sandoval breaks away
and Sandoval counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Espensen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Espensen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Espensen tries to close the distance and clinch but Sandoval swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Espensen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Espensen wants to clinch up but Sandoval keeps it at a distance.
Espensen doesn't manage to clinch there - Sandoval circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Espensen moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Sandoval manages to break the clinch.
Espensen looks to clinch
and Sandoval counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Espensen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sandoval comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sandoval connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sandoval misses with a wild body shot.
Espensen moves in looking to clinch but Sandoval pushes him off.
Espensen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Espensen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sandoval throws a right and a left that Espensen avoids nicely.
Sandoval lands with an uppercut that bounces Espensen off the ropes and back into range.
Sandoval keeps the fight on the outside.
Sandoval circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Sandoval to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sandoval misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Sandoval misses the target.
Sandoval avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from Sandoval misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Sandoval showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Sandoval scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thorvald Espensen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miguel Sandoval is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Espensen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sandoval counters with a straight right hand.
Sandoval digs a good hook to Espensen's body.
Espensen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sandoval swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sandoval! But no joy.
Espensen wants to clinch up but Sandoval keeps it at a distance.
Sandoval lands a nice hook to Espensen's body. Espensen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Espensen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sandoval thuds his right hand into Espensen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Espensen tries to clinch up but Sandoval circles away and keeps his distance.
Sandoval jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Espensen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Espensen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Espensen.
Espensen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Espensen working aggressively here.
Espensen working aggressively here.
Espensen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Espensen swings wildly with an uppercut but Sandoval uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Sandoval breaks the clinch.
Sandoval bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Espensen's head.
Espensen tries to clinch but Sandoval is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sandoval! But no joy.
Sandoval throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Espensen on the side of the head.
Espensen wants to clinch up but Sandoval keeps it at a distance.
Sandoval lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sandoval avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Espensen tries to close the distance and clinch but Sandoval swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sandoval lands a jab to Espensen's midsection.
Espensen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sandoval ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sandoval dips to his left and cracks Espensen with an uppercut!
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!
Espensen darts in trying to clinch
and Sandoval counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Espensen tries to clinch up.
Sandoval is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Espensen with a body shot.#T2#
Espensen doesn't manage to clinch there - Sandoval circles away.
Espensen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Espensen is looking to clinch but Sandoval is avoiding it.
Sandoval lands a glancing blow to the side of Espensen's head.
Espensen fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Espensen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sandoval throws out a counter right but Espensen avoids it with no problem.
Espensen tries to clinch but Sandoval is having none of it.
Espensen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Espensen wants to clinch
and Sandoval cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Espensen wants to clinch up but Sandoval keeps it at a distance.
Sandoval bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Espensen's head backwards.#CL#
Espensen has closed the distance and engaged Sandoval in a clinch.
Espensen swings wildly with an uppercut but Sandoval uses good head movement to avoid it.
Espensen misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Sandoval comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sandoval winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Sandoval! |
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Event:
HFC 119 - Vaiduolkis vs Ford
Date: Jan 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Sandoval shoots in looking for a takedown but Bob manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sandoval's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bob tries to land a front kick but Sandoval steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bob uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sandoval.
Sandoval moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sandoval misses with a left hand
and Bob counters with a left and a right that stings Sandoval.
Miguel Sandoval seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Sandoval clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Bob breaks from the clinch.
Sandoval swings widly with a right hand
and Bob cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice shot by Sandoval.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sandoval shoots in but no luck this time.
Sandoval shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Bob counter with a right hand.
Scooter Bob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Sandoval.
Sandoval shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Bob counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Bob tries to keep at a distance but Sandoval has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Bob breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Sandoval. That snapped Bob's head back.
Sandoval paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sandoval lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sandoval lands a really nice looking cross but Bob seems unphased.
Sandoval waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bob.
Sandoval looks to score with a jab to the body but Bob is just out of range.
Bob bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bob throws a jab when Sandoval was well out of range.
Sandoval swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bob connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sandoval throws out a loose jab but Bob uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Sandoval fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bob, pushing him back against the cage.
Sandoval wants a takedown but no success here.
Sandoval misses with the head strike.
Bob lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bob is stalling here.
Bob scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Sandoval goes for a takedown attempt but Bob pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A jab from Bob does it's job there.#TD2#
Sandoval drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sandoval trying to control the position but Bob is working away.
Bob is letting Sandoval control him for a moment.
Bob tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sandoval wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sandoval is trying to ground and pound but Bob uses the momentary lack of control by Sandoval to regain half guard. #T3#
Bob wants to control but Sandoval is keeping busy.
Sandoval performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sandoval is looking to stall here but Bob recovers full guard.
Bob utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sandoval working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sandoval pushing down on Bob's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sandoval sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bob defending well though.
Bob is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sandoval drops an elbow to the side of Bob's head.
Sandoval wants to control but Bob is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bob preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sandoval is nestled in close to Bob, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Miguel Sandoval will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Sandoval misses the shot to the body.
Sandoval uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bob.
Sandoval throws a series of punches but Bob moves out of range.
Sandoval misses with a few strikes there.
Bob is looking to counter punch.
Bob takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bob lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bob uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sandoval.
Sandoval shoots in for a double leg but Bob sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sandoval ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bob moves away.
A big right from Bob misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandoval misses with a body shot.
Scooter Bob is winning the standup battle so far.
Sandoval swings widly with a right hand
and Bob counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sandoval scores with a jab.
Sandoval stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bob misses with a right hand
enabling Sandoval to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Sandoval lands a lovely overhand right.
Sandoval misses with a lunging right hand
and Bob counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bob definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sandoval shoots and misses
enabling Bob to counter with a crisp jab.
Sandoval sizes up Bob with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sandoval slips a jab and a cross from Bob.
Bob stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bob wants it to stay on the feet.
Scooter Bob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Sandoval.
Sandoval changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sandoval is defended easily by Bob.#KD#
Bob cracks Sandoval with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bob has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Sandoval to stand back up!#ROC#Sandoval is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sandoval ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Sandoval fails to land the takedown.
Sandoval misses with a hook to the body
and Bob counters with a stiff right hand.
Sandoval is still on wobbly legs! Can Bob finish him?
Bob throws the left hand but Sandoval avoids the punch easily.
Sandoval throws a poor cross that misses
and Bob scores with a counter punch that sends Sandoval to the canvas! Bob smells blood - he's punishing Sandoval with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Sandoval has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scooter Bob! |
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Event:
HFC 116 - Todd vs Nickel
Date: Jan 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Sandoval blocks a jab.
Hanayama scores with the left hand. Sandoval knows he should have avoided that one.
Hanayama throws out a loose jab but Sandoval uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sandoval misses the shot to the body.
Hanayama swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sandoval throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hanayama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sandoval uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hanayama.
Hanayama takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sandoval cracks a nice hook into Hanayama's ribs.
Sandoval takes a swing at Hanayama's ribcage but misses.
Sandoval throws a shot from downtown. Hanayama moves away and avoids it.#TD#
Hanayama gets caught napping as Sandoval dives in and scores a takedown. Hanayama manages to retain guard.
Hanayama is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Hanayama has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Sandoval doesn't defend quickly enough and Hanayama has managed to lock this one up! Can Sandoval escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Hanayama on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kaoru Hanayama!
Kaoru Hanayama was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
HFC 111 - Logan vs Joad
Date: Nov 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Doom staying out of range there.
Doom gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sandoval.
Sandoval uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Doom.
Doom throws a hook but Sandoval avoids it easily.
We've been told by Doom's head coaches at Pound Town Athletics that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sandoval digs a good body shot into Doom's ribs.
Sandoval lands a slapping body shot.
Doom drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sandoval scores with a jab to the body.
Doom fails to land with a series of punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Doom rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sandoval counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sandoval displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doom throws out the jab.
Doom throws a good cross that connects.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doom misses with a two punch combination.
#TD2#
Sandoval looking to score a takedown here. Doom is defending well but Sandoval drives through and ends up in Doom's guard.
Sandoval lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sandoval forces his way into half guard.
Doom avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sandoval.
Doom missing with punches from the bottom.
#T1#
Doom wants to improve his position but Sandoval is controlling well.
Sandoval missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sandoval missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sandoval takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sandoval scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sandoval is taking a breather. Doom says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sandoval slips a nice elbow through Doom's hands, connecting with Doom's forehead.
Sandoval looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Doom with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sandoval lands a nice short elbow.
Sandoval seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Doom taking some punishment here, with Sandoval in his half guard.
Sandoval working Doom over with strikes.
Sandoval takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sandoval connects with a nice short shot to Doom's temple.
Sandoval is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC2#Doom is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sandoval lands strikes from half guard.
Oh Doom is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sandoval working Doom over with strikes.
Sandoval moves nicely into side control.
Doom seems to have got his legs back now.
Sandoval throws an elbow but Doom slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sandoval lands a nice forearm strike.
Sandoval takes a little break here. Doom wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Doom taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T3#
Sandoval lands some shots froms side control.
Doom throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Sandoval landing strikes.
Sandoval wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doom keeps working.
Doom throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Doom is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sandoval is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Sandoval putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sandoval lands a nice shot to the head.
Sandoval breaks from Doom's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Sandoval lands a couple of good shots and Doom has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T4#
Sandoval is landing big shots and Doom is squirming looking to escape! He can't escape though and the ref jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miguel Sandoval! |
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Event:
HFC 106 - Izmaylov vs Logan
Date: Oct 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Sandoval misses with a straight right.
Valentine fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sandoval has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sandoval cracks Valentine with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice defenses there by Sandoval.
Sandoval drops down looking for a counter takedown but Valentine sprawls and moves away.
Valentine's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sandoval connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Valentine scrambles back to his feet.
Valentine misses with an uppercut
and Sandoval counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sandoval gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Valentine counters with a stiff right hand.
Valentine fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Valentine throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Valentine moves into range and clinches up with Sandoval.
Sandoval can't find room to land a body shot as Valentine controls the action.
Valentine throws a punch but it's blocked by Sandoval.
A short right from Valentine on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sandoval lands with a light punch inside.
Sandoval's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sandoval blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sandoval is trying to push Valentine away but Valentine has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Sandoval breaks from the clinch.
Miguel Sandoval seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##CL2#
Valentine rushes Sandoval and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sandoval misses with some punches.
Sandoval is trying to drag Valentine to the mat but Valentine just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Valentine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valentine lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valentine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sandoval lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Valentine or not.
Sandoval is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Sandoval. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valentine.
Sandoval prevents a body shot from Valentine.
Valentine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sandoval tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Sandoval turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sandoval manages to end up in side control.
Valentine is looking for a sweep.
Sandoval wants to control but Valentine is keeping him busy. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valentine is looking for a sweep.
Sandoval wants to control but Valentine is keeping him busy.
Valentine controls the position for a moment.
Valentine is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valentine gets back to half guard.#T3#
Sandoval is trying to control. Valentine wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sandoval lands a nice short elbow.
Valentine is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Valentine is not content to let Sandoval control the position.
Sandoval trying to pass the guard but Valentine defending well. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Valentine looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sandoval is looking to stall here but Valentine recovers full guard.
Sandoval not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sandoval looking to sit in guard and control but Valentine gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Valentine won't allow Sandoval to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Luke Valentine will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Valentine takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sandoval tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sandoval shoots for a double leg takedown but Valentine sprawls well. He's pushed Sandoval's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sandoval looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Valentine misses the jab.
Sandoval checks a low kick from Valentine.
Valentine rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sandoval cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Valentine cracks Sandoval with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
Valentine closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Valentine misses with the head strike.
Sandoval makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Valentine fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Sandoval fails to land.
Valentine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sandoval wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sandoval has a couple of punches blocked by Valentine.
Valentine blocks a body shot from Sandoval.
Sandoval is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Valentine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Luke Valentine seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Sandoval tries a body shot but Valentine blocks it.
Valentine keeps control of Sandoval as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Valentine is leaning against Sandoval and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sandoval tries a body shot but Valentine blocks it.
Sandoval misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sandoval misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sandoval is looking for a takedown.
Sandoval misses with some punches.
Valentine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sandoval's elbow.
Sandoval blocking some punches.
Valentine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valentine blocks an uppercut.
Sandoval is working Valentine over against the cage.
Valentine lands a left hand.
Valentine tries a body shot but Sandoval blocks it.
Sandoval takes a shot to the head.
Sandoval takes a shot to the head.
Sandoval throws a punch but it's blocked by Valentine.
Sandoval working aggressively here.
#T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Valentine.
Valentine misses with the head strike.
Sandoval lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valentine misses with the head strike.
Valentine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sandoval struggles to land a body shot inside as Valentine controls his hands.
Valentine lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valentine.
A nice right hand lands inside from Valentine.
A right handed body shot lands from Sandoval.
Sandoval lands with a light punch inside.
Sandoval tries to work over Valentine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valentine tries to work over Sandoval's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sandoval drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Valentine gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Sandoval. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valentine lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sandoval backwards. #T3#
Sandoval tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valentine's elbow.
Sandoval misses with a punch on the inside.
Valentine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valentine throws a head punch that misses.
Sandoval goes for a takedown attempt but Valentine pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sandoval shoots in but Valentine avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sandoval keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valentine.
Valentine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valentine throws a series of strikes that have Sandoval backpedaling.
Valentine looks to land a right hand but Sandoval moved out of range.
Valentine fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sandoval lands with a cross.
Valentine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sandoval manages to avoid it.#TD#
Valentine gets caught flat footed, as Sandoval shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Valentine manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sandoval tests Valentine's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4##TD#
Valentine gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sandoval wants to control from the top but Valentine keeps moving.
Valentine trying to control the position.
Sandoval stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valentine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Valentine trying to keep a closed guard but Sandoval is proving a slippery customer.
Sandoval trying to control but Valentine is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Luke Valentine will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Valentine looks to throw the jab but Sandoval is out of range.
Sandoval half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sandoval lands a right hook to the body.
Sandoval scores with a hook to the body. Valentine takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sandoval shoots in looking for a takedown. Valentine tries to sprawl out of it but Sandoval keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Valentine manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Valentine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sandoval throws out the jab.
Valentine misses with a wild combination.
Sandoval goes for a double leg but Valentine avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Valentine continues to drive forward.
Valentine lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Sandoval's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sandoval counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sandoval clobbers Valentine with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Valentine gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Valentine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sandoval.
Sandoval lands with a right hand. #T1#
Sandoval shoots in for a takedown but Valentine shows good takedown defense.
Valentine flicks out a counter leg kick but Sandoval steps away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Sandoval. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valentine throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sandoval avoids the head kick by Valentine.
Valentine fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sandoval is out of range.
Sandoval is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Valentine.
Valentine takes a jab right on the kisser.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valentine. Sandoval does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valentine takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Valentine misses with a looping left.
Valentine scores with a shot to the body.
Luke Valentine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valentine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sandoval.
Valentine takes one to the side of the head.
Valentine misses with a body kick.#TD#
Sandoval shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Valentine is trying to defend but Sandoval finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sandoval wants to take a breather but Valentine is having none of it.
Miguel Sandoval has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ground and pound from Sandoval.
Sandoval frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sandoval raining down hammerfists from mount.
Sandoval trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Sandoval working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Sandoval avoids the attempt from Valentine to control.#T3#
Sandoval looking to control but Valentine is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Valentine is looking to get to half guard.
Sandoval can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Valentine is looking to escape.
Valentine is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sandoval tries to control but Valentine wriggling away.
Sandoval working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sandoval tries to control but Valentine wriggling away.
Sandoval looking to finish Valentine with some ground and pound. This is bad for Valentine!
Sandoval fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Sandoval thowing shots but they're missing.
Valentine wants to control but Sandoval is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Sandoval showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Valentine has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Valentine!
Luke Valentine seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
HFC 101 - Viktor vs Yago
Date: Oct 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Sandoval fails to land the takedown.
Sandoval cracks Rodgers with a good jab.
Sandoval misses with a looping left.
Rodgers follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#CL#
Sandoval clinches up with Rodgers and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rodgers .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rodgers .
Rodgers is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sandoval working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rodgers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sandoval lands a body punch.
Sandoval misses with a punch to the body.
Sandoval blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers '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.#TD#
Sandoval turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sandoval manages to end up in side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sandoval in side control, throwing shots but Rodgers defends.
Rodgers felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sandoval landing a few strikes. #T1#
Sandoval is chipping away with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodgers tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rodgers parries the strikes from Sandoval easily there. Sandoval is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rodgers to escape.
Rodgers is looking for a sweep.
Rodgers manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sandoval's best efforts.
Rodgers tries to get to full guard but Sandoval has control of the leg.
Sandoval is just content to waste time from the top position. Rodgers takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Sandoval trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodgers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB2#
Sandoval avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Rodgers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sandoval passes into half guard.
Sandoval wants to take a breather but Rodgers is having none of it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rodgers tries to get to full guard but Sandoval has control of the leg.
Sandoval is keen to just control but Rodgers is a slippery customer.#T3#
Sandoval is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rodgers is trying to get back to full guard.
Rodgers on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sandoval works his way into side control.
Rodgers tries to bench press Sandoval off him but Sandoval keeps the position. #T4#
Rodgers regains half guard.
Sandoval lands strikes from half guard.
Sandoval trying to mount his opponent but Rodgers defends it. #SUB2#
Rodgers looking for submissions off his back.
Rodgers is staying active underneath Sandoval, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sandoval looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rodgers with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rodgers trying to control from the bottom.
Sandoval scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel 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.#R2#
Rodgers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sandoval.
Sandoval throws a hook but Rodgers avoids it easily.
Sandoval looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sandoval uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodgers .
Rodgers throws the left hand but Sandoval avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Sandoval darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rodgers is not content to let Sandoval control the position.
Sandoval is thwarting Rodgers 's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sandoval.
Sandoval is pushing down on Rodgers 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rodgers is fighting to maintain full guard but Sandoval has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1##SUB2#
Rodgers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sandoval trying to control from half guard but Rodgers is working away.
Sandoval is really struggling to control Rodgers but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sandoval landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Still in half guard, Sandoval seems content to control.
Miguel Sandoval overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rodgers is refusing to be controlled, as Sandoval sits in half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sandoval throws a strike but Rodgers avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Sandoval working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rodgers 's head.#SUB2#
Rodgers has his feet on Sandoval's thighs here. He's pushed Sandoval off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Sandoval screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Keith Rodgers !
Keith Rodgers thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
HFC 91 - Leifsson vs Babinski
Date: Aug 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Chacing lands a two punch combo.
Chacing works Sandoval's body with a nice hook.
Chacing pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sandoval avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sandoval takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chacing tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chacing connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sandoval misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sandoval. Chacing does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sandoval showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chacing.
Chacing has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sandoval slips under a jab from Chacing.
Sandoval changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sandoval walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chacing throws a lazy right hand but Sandoval sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chacing bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1##CL2#
Chacing clinches.
Sandoval stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sandoval struggles to land a body shot inside as Chacing controls his hands.
Sandoval working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sandoval.
Sandoval tries a body shot but Chacing blocks it.
Sandoval struggles to land a body shot inside as Chacing controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chacing.
Sandoval blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sandoval gets through Chacing's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sandoval has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Chacing swings wildly with an uppercut but Sandoval uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sandoval pushes Chacing back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sandoval lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chacing backwards. #TD2#
Chacing has hold of one of Sandoval's legs. Sandoval is fighting the takedown attempt but Chacing gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chacing trying to control the position from guard on top but Sandoval is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chacing looking to sit in guard and control but Sandoval gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Chacing keeping moving, preventing Sandoval from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Chacing wants to sweep here but Sandoval controlling him for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sandoval's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sandoval throwing strikes but missing.
Chacing is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sandoval looking to sit in guard and control but Chacing gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Sandoval wants to sweep here but Chacing controlling him for the moment.
Chacing engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chacing sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sandoval's guard. #T3#
Sandoval is staying active underneath Chacing, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chacing tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sandoval knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sandoval controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Sandoval tries to get to full guard but Chacing has control of the leg.
Sandoval holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Sandoval trying to control here.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chacing wants to pass the guard but Sandoval is defending well.
Chacing is trying to control the action in half guard but Sandoval is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chacing tries to pass to full mount but Sandoval defends it.
Sandoval wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Chacing is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chacing prevents Sandoval from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chace Chacing dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Chacing throws a jab when Sandoval was well out of range.
Sandoval appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A swing and a miss from Chacing.
Sandoval attempts a counter takedown but Chacing avoids it well and moves away.
Chacing scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Chacing shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Chacing is looking to stall here but Sandoval recovers full guard.
Sandoval looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chacing stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sandoval swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Chacing is looking to pass into half guard but Sandoval pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sandoval is in guard.#REVR#
Sandoval engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chacing is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Sandoval moves into full guard.
Chacing stopping the sweep attempt from Sandoval.
Sandoval keeping moving, preventing Chacing from controlling successfully. #T2#
Sandoval is pulling down on Chacing's head. It's preventing any offense from Chacing, at least for the moment.
Chacing wants to pass the guard but Sandoval is keeping the position.
Sandoval keeping moving, preventing Chacing from controlling successfully.
Sandoval seems keen to control Chacing's posture.
Sandoval looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chacing controlling from the top position. #T3#
Chacing pushes down on Sandoval's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chacing trying to advance position but Sandoval counters by regaining guard.
Chacing has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sandoval has control of Chacing's left arm, preventing Chacing from doing any damage.
Sandoval continues to stall.
Sandoval keeping moving, preventing Chacing from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sandoval throws an overhand right that lands on Chacing's shoulder, as Chacing tries to avoid the shot.
Sandoval takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chacing looks to throw the jab but Sandoval is out of range.
Chacing walks into a stiff left hand from Sandoval.
Sandoval digs a good hook to Chacing's body.
Chacing fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sandoval on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Miguel Sandoval is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Chacing scores with a takedown into Sandoval's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chacing trying to control the position from guard on top but Sandoval is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chacing tries to free his leg and advance position but Sandoval is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chace Chacing showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Sandoval just misses with a punch to the body.
Chacing throws a right hand that Sandoval ducks under and follows up with a left that Sandoval also avoids with ease.
Chacing throws a right hand that Sandoval ducks under and follows up with a left that Sandoval also avoids with ease.
Chacing scores with a body shot.
Nice shot by Sandoval.#CUT#It looks like Chace Chacing has been cut.
Chacing tries to clinch but Sandoval moves out of range.
Chacing fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chace Chacing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chacing looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chace Chacing seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chacing fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandoval throws an overhand right that lands on Chacing's shoulder, as Chacing tries to avoid the shot.
Chacing lands with a nice combination. Sandoval backs away looking to recover.
Chacing throws a looping overhand right but Sandoval ducks down to avoid it.
Chacing circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T1#
Chacing misses with an uppercut. Sandoval saw that one coming.
Sandoval drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chacing sprawls and moves away.
Chacing throws a big shot that misses.
Sandoval throws a big shot that misses.
Sandoval moves out of range of the strikes.
Sandoval throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chacing counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sandoval steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chacing.
Chacing looks to score with a jab to the body but Sandoval is just out of range.
Sandoval feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
Sandoval clinches with his opponent.
Sandoval lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chacing backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Sandoval.
Sandoval gets underhooks to prevent Chacing's takedown attempt.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Sandoval fails to land.
Sandoval lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chacing jumps guard but Sandoval turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Chacing swings wildly with an uppercut but Sandoval uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Chacing misses with a body punch.
Miguel Sandoval has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chacing is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Chacing has Sandoval pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sandoval manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Miguel Sandoval has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chace Chacing.
Chacing has a couple of punches blocked by Sandoval.
Sandoval lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chacing backwards.
Sandoval lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A body shot lands from Sandoval.
A short uppercut from Sandoval.
Sandoval lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Chacing escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chacing changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Good shot there by Sandoval.
Sandoval fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chacing takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chacing shoots in looking for a takedown but Sandoval manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chacing's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sandoval takes a swing at Chacing's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Chacing moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chacing ducks under a wild hook from Sandoval.
Chacing rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sandoval moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sandoval half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sandoval. Chacing does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chacing drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sandoval defends it well.
Chacing defending well as Sandoval loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
Chacing shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sandoval manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sandoval pulls Chacing in to control the position.
Chacing trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chacing stopping the sweep attempt from Sandoval.
Sandoval is working hard here to advance position.
Sandoval managing to control the position.
Chace Chacing is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Chacing content to stall in guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sandoval holds on and takes a little breather.
Chacing trying to control but Sandoval is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chacing takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Miguel Sandoval.
I think Chacing has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chace Chacing!
Chace Chacing thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
HFC 82 - Stardust vs Smith
Date: Jul 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Sandoval drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sandoval looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab from Hanayama.
Sandoval misses with an uppercut.
Sandoval misses with a body shot
and Hanayama counters with a nice uppercut.
Hanayama throws a big shot that misses.
Sandoval displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hanayama throws out the jab.
Hanayama misses with a body shot.
Hanayama on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sandoval scores with a nice head shot.
Sandoval slips a straight right by Hanayama.
Hanayama has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Hanayama misses the target. #TD#
Sandoval throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hanayama was covering up waiting for the punch and Sandoval finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanayama tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hanayama is controlling Sandoval's posture.
Sandoval won't allow Hanayama to sweep him here. #T1#
Sandoval working some strikes from top position.
Hanayama managing to control the position.
Hanayama looking to control.
#SUB2#
Hanayama looking for a triangle here. Sandoval is fighting it but it looks tight! Hanayama pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Sandoval is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kaoru Hanayama!
Kaoru Hanayama was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
HFC 73 - Wanker vs Maui
Date: May 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Mcsparr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mcsparr throws a push kick but Sandoval slaps the foot to one side.
Mcsparr throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Sandoval counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mcsparr!
Sandoval content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Sandoval wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcsparr keeps working.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
An elbow from Sandoval crashes against the mat.
Sandoval throws a strike aimed at the side of Mcsparr's head but Mcsparr avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcsparr wants to control but Sandoval postures up.
Sandoval tries to score with some ground and pound. Mcsparr controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sandoval wants to control but Mcsparr is keeping him busy. #T1#
Sandoval looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mcsparr is avoiding damage well.
Sandoval working the ground and pound but Mcsparr is defending the strikes.
Mcsparr avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sandoval.
Mcsparr is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sandoval moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Mcsparr dodges the ground and pound from Sandoval.
Sandoval working away.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sandoval tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mcsparr takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Mcsparr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sandoval trying to control the position but Mcsparr is working away.
A lull in the action here as Sandoval stalls from top position.
Sandoval throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sandoval working the head with strikes.
Sandoval trying to control the action but Mcsparr is working from the bottom.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#T3#
Mcsparr can't do much from the bottom here.
Mcsparr is looking for a sweep.
Sandoval looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mcsparr is avoiding damage well.
Sandoval wants to take a breather but Mcsparr manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Sandoval.
Sandoval pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mcsparr is keeping the position for now.
Mcsparr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mcsparr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mcsparr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Sandoval being controlled here, momentarily.
Mcsparr wants to control from the top but Sandoval keeps moving.
Mcsparr stopping the sweep attempt from Sandoval.
Mcsparr stays in close to Sandoval's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sandoval looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sandoval holds on and takes a little breather.
Mcsparr wants to pass the guard but Sandoval is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Sandoval dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Sandoval throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sandoval connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mcsparr momentarily.
Sandoval throws a lazy right hand but Mcsparr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mcsparr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sandoval tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mcsparr misses with a body kick.
Mcsparr throws a shot from downtown. Sandoval moves away and avoids it.
Sandoval tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sandoval takes a swing at Mcsparr's ribcage but misses.
Sandoval connects with the punch.
The crowd cheers as Sandoval lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mcsparr doesn't seem phased though.
Mcsparr scores with a one two! Sandoval had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mcsparr lands with a straight right. Sandoval didn't see that one coming.
Sandoval misses with a looping right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left lands for Sandoval.
Sandoval keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boxing Mcsparr is winning the standup battle so far.
Sandoval defending well as Mcsparr loads up on a big left hand.
Sandoval drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mcsparr defends it well.#T1#
Mcsparr throws an overhand right that lands on Sandoval's shoulder, as Sandoval tries to avoid the shot.
Sandoval shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mcsparr sprawls well. Mcsparr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sandoval gets slowly back to his feet.
Sandoval on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sandoval avoids a kick to the body.
Sandoval is looking to clinch but Mcsparr is avoiding it.
Mcsparr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sandoval lands a slapping body shot.
Mcsparr moves forwards but Sandoval connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A jab lands there for Sandoval.
Sandoval throws a jab but it's blocked by Mcsparr.
Sandoval feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mcsparrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
Mcsparr is looking to land body kicks.
Sandoval with the counter takedown but Mcsparr avoids it easily.
Sandoval connects with a body shot that sends Mcsparr's belly button to the back.
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 body punch but Mcsparr moves out of range.
Mcsparr swings for the body but Sandoval moves out of range.
Sandoval connects with a body shot that sends Mcsparr's belly button to the back.
Mcsparr ducks under a wild hook from Sandoval.
The fighters circling - Mcsparr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mcsparr.
Sandoval tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mcsparr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mcsparr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sandoval.
Mcsparr looks to score with a jab to the body but Sandoval is just out of range.
Mcsparr moves out of range as Sandoval strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Mcsparr misses its target.
Mcsparr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sandoval to score with a decent uppercut.
Sandoval slips a straight right by Mcsparr.
A punch lands to the side of Mcsparr 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T3#
Sandoval connects with the punch.
A slow jab from Sandoval misses its intended target.
Mcsparr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sandoval throws a hook but Mcsparr avoids it easily.
Mcsparr is looking to counter punch.
Mcsparr defending well as Sandoval loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Mcsparr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mcsparr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mcsparr connects with a body shot.
Mcsparr looks to score with a jab to the body but Sandoval is just out of range.
Mcsparr defending well as Sandoval loads up on a big left hand.
Sandoval moves out of range as Mcsparr throws a body kick.
Sandoval with a jab.
Sandoval lands with a hook. Mcsparr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sandoval thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mcsparr slips under a jab.#T4#
Sandoval slips a jab and a cross from Mcsparr.
Sandoval takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sandoval throws the left hand but Mcsparr avoids the punch easily.
Mcsparr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sandoval tries to clinch up
and Mcsparr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mcsparr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sandoval throws a hook but Mcsparr blocks it.
Mcsparr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mcsparr keeps the fight on the outside.
Mcsparr is looking to counter the offense by Sandoval and move into the clinch.
A jab from Mcsparr misses. #TD2#
Sandoval shoots in and gets a takedown into Mcsparr's guard.
Sandoval controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mcsparr trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Miguel Sandoval will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Mcsparr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sandoval.
Sandoval has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sandoval is looking to take a break and control but Mcsparr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mcsparr is letting Sandoval control him for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandoval wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcsparr keeps working.
Miguel Sandoval has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sandoval with the ground and pound but Mcsparr regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #T1#
Sandoval is nestled in close to Mcsparr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sandoval working the head and body with strikes.
Sandoval is looking to take a break and control but Mcsparr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sandoval drops an elbow to the side of Mcsparr's head.
Sandoval missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sandoval working Mcsparr over with strikes.
Sandoval throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sandoval wants to control but Mcsparr is keeping him busy.
Boxing Mcsparr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sandoval sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mcsparr defending well though.
Mcsparr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sandoval.
Sandoval not doing much here.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sandoval throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mcsparr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mcsparr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mcsparr throws a head kick that misses.
Sandoval jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mcsparr slips a jab from Sandoval.
Mcsparr lands a jab to the head.
Sandoval throws a lazy right hand but Mcsparr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mcsparr defending well as Sandoval loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Sandoval connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sandoval catches Mcsparr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Boxing Mcsparr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mcsparr misses with an uppercut. Sandoval saw that one coming.
Sandoval takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And Sandoval tries to counter it with a takedown but Mcsparr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sandoval jabs Mcsparr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mcsparr. #CL2#
Sandoval clinches up against the cage.
Sandoval working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mcsparr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sandoval gets underhooks to prevent Mcsparr's takedown attempt.
Mcsparr blocks an uppercut.
Sandoval tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mcsparr prevents a body shot from Sandoval.
Mcsparr takes a shot to the head.
Sandoval misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Sandoval has picked Mcsparr up - he's going for a ride! Sandoval dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sandoval wants to take a breather but Mcsparr is having none of it. #T4#
Sandoval throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mcsparr to regain full guard.
Mcsparr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Sandoval wants to improve his position but Mcsparr is controlling well.
Sandoval is trying to control but can't.
Sandoval avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mcsparr. #SUB#
Mcsparr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sandoval blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mcsparr.
Mcsparr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Sandoval!
A victorious Miguel Sandoval thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Boxing Mcsparr stepped up to the mic, saying 'I thought I was winning until I lost.'. |
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Event:
HFC 65 - Wanker vs Mendoza
Date: Mar 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Valentine throws the left hand but Sandoval avoids the punch easily.
Sandoval avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters circling - Sandoval throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Valentine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sandoval.
Sandoval throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valentine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valentine throws the left hand but Sandoval avoids the punch easily.
Sandoval scores with a crisp jab that stopped Valentine in his tracks.
Valentine walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Valentine slips under a jab from Sandoval.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandoval looks to throw the jab but Valentine is out of range. #CL#
Sandoval clinches up against the cage.
Sandoval misses with a body punch.
Sandoval misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valentine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sandoval avoiding damage.
#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sandoval.
Valentine has a couple of punches blocked by Sandoval.
Sandoval's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sandoval tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valentine.
A left hand lands to the body for Valentine.
Sandoval misses with a punch on the inside.
Sandoval lands a nice shot to the body.
Valentine makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Valentine blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Sandoval.
Valentine misses with a punch to the body.
Sandoval tries to throw a body punch but Valentine avoids it by throwing Sandoval back against the cage.
Valentine misses with some punches.
Valentine working aggressively here.
Sandoval misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sandoval lands a hook that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
Valentine has a couple of punches blocked by Sandoval.
#T2#
Sandoval throws a punch but it's blocked by Valentine.
Sandoval lands a body punch in the clinch.
Valentine blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valentine pushes Sandoval back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sandoval tries to work over Valentine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sandoval can't find room to land a body shot as Valentine controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Sandoval fails to land.
A short right from Sandoval on the inside.
Valentine working aggressively here.
Sandoval tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valentine's elbow. #TD#
Sandoval lands a nice trip takedown into 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.
Valentine trying to control but Sandoval postures up.
Sandoval slows the pace down in half guard.
Sandoval is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Valentine is in trouble now - Sandoval has advanced to mount!
Sandoval prevents Valentine from getting the reversal.
Sandoval thowing shots but they're missing.
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.
Sandoval fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Sandoval controlling his opponent.
Valentine is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sandoval throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Sandoval scoring with strikes but Valentine is staying in there.
We've been hearing that Sandoval has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T4#
Sandoval raining down hammerfists from mount.
Valentine is working to get back to half guard.
Sandoval postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Valentine looks a forlorn figure.
Sandoval putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee warns Valentine that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Valentine tries to reverse the position but Sandoval maintains control.
Sandoval landing strikes from the mount and Valentine is in trouble!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sandoval cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sandoval has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Valentine's face.
Sandoval lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Valentine hang on?
Sandoval with a couple of short strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Sandoval dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sandoval throws a good cross that connects.
Sandoval misses with a hook
and Valentine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sandoval with a jab.
Sandoval slips under a jab.
Valentine misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Sandoval counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sandoval.
Valentine keeping moving, preventing Sandoval from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sandoval accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Valentine looking for a sweep. Not yet Valentine, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandoval with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Valentine being controlled here, momentarily.
Sandoval stops Valentine from standing up.
Sandoval working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sandoval tries to free his leg and advance position but Valentine is retaining full guard.
Sandoval trying to control but Valentine is working from the bottom.
Sandoval won't allow Valentine to sweep him here.
Sandoval engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sandoval throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sandoval looking to sit in guard and control but Valentine gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Sandoval has his hands on Valentine's head, controlling the position.
Sandoval keeping full guard, as Valentine tries to pass.
Valentine wants to control from the top but Sandoval keeps moving.
Sandoval bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Valentine's guard. #REVR#
Sandoval postures up.
#T3#
Valentine keeping moving, preventing Sandoval from controlling successfully.
Sandoval content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Valentine holds on and takes a little breather.
Sandoval throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Valentine wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sandoval trying to control the position from guard on top but Valentine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Valentine holds on and takes a little breather.
Sandoval passes Valentine's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sandoval seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sandoval is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Valentine wants to improve his position but Sandoval is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sandoval is nestled in close to Valentine, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sandoval not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sandoval misses with a head shot. Valentine uses the momentum to regain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sandoval pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valentine is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sandoval in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Sandoval dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Sandoval stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Valentine closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Valentine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sandoval.
Valentine just misses with a punch to the body.
Sandoval appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Valentine takes a jab right on the kisser.
Valentine misses with a looping left.#TD#
Sandoval shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Valentine's guard.
Valentine manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Sandoval is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valentine can do to turn this around?
Miguel Sandoval has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sandoval blocking some punches.
Sandoval lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sandoval.
Sandoval swings wildly with an uppercut but Valentine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sandoval blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valentine.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sandoval. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valentine.
Sandoval scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Sandoval.
Valentine swings wildly with an uppercut but Sandoval uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sandoval can't get the takedown.
Nice body punch from Sandoval.
Sandoval lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valentine's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sandoval effectively controlling the action here.
Sandoval tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sandoval misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valentine lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sandoval or not.
Sandoval blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sandoval blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valentine.
Luke Valentine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sandoval lands a right hand.
Valentine digs a right hand into Sandoval's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sandoval's gas tank.
Sandoval has a couple of punches blocked by Valentine.
Sandoval digs a right hand into Valentine's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Valentine's gas tank.
Sandoval tries to work over Valentine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sandoval blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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!
Valentine can't find room to land a body shot as Sandoval controls the action.
Valentine working aggressively here.
Sandoval lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Valentine.
Sandoval swings wildly with an uppercut but Valentine uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Valentine.
A body shot lands from Valentine.
Sandoval pushes Valentine back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sandoval swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valentine throws a punch but it's blocked by Sandoval. #T3#
Valentine misses with a punch on the inside.
Valentine swings wildly with an uppercut but Sandoval uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Valentine fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Valentine fails to land.
Sandoval blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sandoval tries to throw a body punch but Valentine avoids it by throwing Sandoval back against the cage.
Sandoval throws a punch but it's blocked by Valentine.
Still in the clinch, Valentine scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sandoval blocks an uppercut.
Sandoval working aggressively here.
Valentine prevents a body shot from Sandoval.
Valentine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sandoval lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Valentine or not.
Valentine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sandoval has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Valentine is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Sandoval. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sandoval misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Sandoval blocking some punches.
Sandoval working aggressively here.
Sandoval blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valentine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sandoval.
Sandoval tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valentine's elbow.
Sandoval misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valentine throws a head punch that misses.
Sandoval blocks an uppercut.
Sandoval throws a punch but it's blocked by Valentine.
Sandoval cracks Valentine with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from Sandoval.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Valentine.
Sandoval struggles to land a body shot inside as Valentine controls his hands.
Sandoval pushes Valentine back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Valentine throws a head punch that misses.
Valentine throws a head punch that misses.
Valentine struggles to land a body shot inside as Sandoval controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Miguel Sandoval.
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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Miguel Sandoval!
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Miguel Sandoval!
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Miguel Sandoval!
Miguel Sandoval wins by unanimous decision!
Miguel Sandoval thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
PANDA 85
Date: Feb 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Sandoval connects with a jab.
Dokov moves in looking to clinch but Sandoval pushes him off.
Dokov moves forwards but Sandoval connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sandoval lands a right hook to the body.
Dokov avoids the body shot from Sandoval.
Dokov lands a jab to the head.
Nice body punch from Sandoval.
Dokov tries to clinch but Sandoval is having none of it.
Sandoval tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Good shot there by Sandoval.
Sandoval tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dokov was well out of range. Poor timing from Sandoval.
Dokov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sandoval is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dokov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Dokov closes the distance and clinches.
Sandoval struggles to land a body shot inside as Dokov controls his hands.
Sandoval misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Sandoval turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sandoval manages to end up in side control.#T1#
Dokov is trying to improve his position.
Sandoval landing strikes.
You can see the frustration on Dokov's face as Sandoval controls the position.
Dokov wants to get back to his feet but Sandoval is dominant here and he's now got Dokov's back!
Sandoval connects with a big shot to the side of Dokov's head.
Sandoval connects with a big shot to the side of Dokov's head.
Sandoval connects with a big shot to the side of Dokov's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sandoval keeps control of the position as Dokov tries to break free.
Dokov trying to control but not successfully.
Dokov is trying to get back to his feet but Sandoval has full control of the position and if anything, Dokov has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Sandoval lands shots from the back.
Dokov staying busy and making it hard for Sandoval to control.
Dokov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sandoval's guard. Nice work there by Dokov.
Dokov wanted to stand there but Sandoval had control of the position.
Sandoval looking for a sweep. Not yet Sandoval, not yet.
Dokov throws a big right hand that misses.
Dokov wants to stand and escape but instead Sandoval has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
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!
Dokov scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Dokov trying to keep a closed guard but Sandoval is proving a slippery customer.
Sandoval throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Dokov keeping moving, preventing Sandoval from controlling successfully.
Dokov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Dokov wants to stand and escape but Sandoval is having none of it.
Sandoval throws an elbow that misses. Dokov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sandoval's guard. Nice move by Dokov!#REVR#
Dokov wants to stand but Sandoval is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dokov scoring with some ground and pound.
Dokov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dokov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dokov with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Dokov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sandoval wants to sweep here but Dokov controlling him for the moment.
Sandoval preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dokov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dokov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU#
Dokov gets to his feet - Sandoval follows without any prompting.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dokov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Dokov darts in and clinches Sandoval up against the cage.
Dokov is struggling to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Sandoval dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sandoval circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sandoval is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dokov.
Dokov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Dokov moves into range and clinches up with Sandoval.
Sandoval softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sandoval fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sandoval.
Dokov throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sandoval.
Sandoval throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Sandoval gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dokov regains guard.
Dokov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Sandoval has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
I was talking to Dokov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dokov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dokov prevents a body shot from Sandoval.
Sandoval misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dokov is stalling here.
#T1#
Sandoval lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dokov backwards.
Dokov throws a punch but it's blocked by Sandoval.
Sandoval lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sandoval throws a head punch that misses.
Sandoval lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dokov blocks a body shot from Sandoval.
Dokov blocks an uppercut.
Sandoval tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sandoval blocking some punches.
Sandoval gets through Dokov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sandoval lands a nice shot to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sandoval.
A head punch on the inside from Sandoval fails to land. #T2#
Sandoval lands a right hand.
Sandoval throws a head punch that misses.
Dokov can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Sandoval is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Dokov can't fight it off and eventually Sandoval manages to take the fight to the floor. Dokov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Miguel Sandoval has got the better of the ground game so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sandoval keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dokov's head.
Sandoval trying to control the position from guard on top but Dokov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dokov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sandoval is controlling him.
Dokov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sandoval's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dokov lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Dokov wants to stand and escape but Sandoval is having none of it.
Sandoval postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Sandoval postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dokov trying to control the position.
Sandoval wants to control from the top but Dokov keeps moving.
Dokov striking off his back but it's not causing Sandoval any problems.
Sandoval with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dokov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dokov tries to clinch but Sandoval is having none of it.
Sandoval digs a good body shot into Dokov's ribs.
Dokov throws a hook to the side of Sandoval's head but Sandoval sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sandoval lands a nice shot to the body.
Sandoval wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dokov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sandoval drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dokov defends it well.#T4##TD2#
Sandoval shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dokov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dokov throws Sandoval to one side and escapes!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sandoval jabs Dokov to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD2#
Sandoval scores with a takedown into Dokov's guard.
Dokov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Sandoval lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dokov backwards.
Dokov blocks an uppercut.
Sandoval tries a body shot but Dokov blocks it.
Sandoval tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sandoval tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sandoval misses with a punch to the body.
Sandoval misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Sandoval showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Sandoval throws a body punch but Dokov moves out of range.
Dokov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dokov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sandoval misses with an uppercut.
Sandoval misses with a hook
and Dokov counters with a series of strikes. Sandoval will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sandoval has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dokov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Doko Dokov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sandoval throws a looping overhand right but Dokov ducks down to avoid it.
Dokov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sandoval.#CL2#
Sandoval rushes Dokov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sandoval scores with a hook to the body.
Sandoval fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandoval works on Dokov's body with a couple of short punches.
Sandoval lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dokov.
Dokov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sandoval.
Dokov wants to get back to striking at distance but Sandoval won't allow it.
#T1##TD2#
Sandoval has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dokov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Dokov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Sandoval.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Sandoval.
Sandoval lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Dokov covers up after that shot from Sandoval.
Dokov 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.
Sandoval lands strikes to the head.
Dokov is really stuck here.
Sandoval is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Sandoval gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Sandoval gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Sandoval apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Dokov has a takedown stuffed.
Sandoval changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sandoval scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sandoval scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL#
Dokov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sandoval tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dokov's elbow. #TD2#
Sandoval wants the takedown. Dokov is fighting it off but Sandoval persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dokov's guard against the cage.
Dokov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Dokov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sandoval is one step ahead there.
Dokov wants to stand up but Sandoval is controlling him.
Dokov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sandoval accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sandoval is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sandoval looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Doko Dokov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sandoval must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dokov looking for a sweep. Not yet Dokov, not yet. #T3#
Dokov striking off his back but it's not causing Sandoval any problems.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dokov striking off his back but it's not causing Sandoval any problems. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dokov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dokov is looking to clinch but Sandoval is avoiding it.
Dokov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CL2#
Sandoval closes the distance and clinches.
Dokov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sandoval working aggressively here.
Sandoval lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sandoval digs a right hand underneath Dokov's ribcage. Dokov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dokov blocks a body shot from Sandoval.
Sandoval scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
A shot in the inside from Sandoval.
Sandoval misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Sandoval.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dokov.
Sandoval tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sandoval goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Sandoval.
Dokov throws an elbow that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sandoval doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Sandoval.
Sandoval misses with a body punch.
Miguel Sandoval seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sandoval can't find room to land a body shot as Dokov controls the action.
Dokov prevents a body shot from Sandoval.
A head punch on the inside from Sandoval fails to land.
Dokov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Sandoval turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sandoval manages to end up in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Sandoval!
Miguel Sandoval thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
HFC 54 - Wanker vs Kocak
Date: Jan 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Chai throws an overhand right that lands on Sandoval's shoulder, as Sandoval tries to avoid the shot.
Sandoval changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sandoval with a jab.
Chai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sandoval circles away quickly and effectively.
Sandoval shoots in but no luck this time.
Sandoval scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sandoval manages to avoid it.
Sandoval bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chai.
Chai throws a looping overhand right but Sandoval ducks down to avoid it.
Chai throws a big shot that misses.
Chai misses with an uppercut.
Chai scores with a jab. Sandoval acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sandoval's sensitive parts.
Chai scores with a hook to the body. Sandoval takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sandoval misses with a wild body shot.
Sandoval blocks a jab.
Sandoval throws a body punch but Chai moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Chai misses its target.
Sandoval slips under a jab from Chai.
Sandoval tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Sandoval with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sandoval misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Chai.
Chai jabs at Sandoval's body.
Sandoval slips a straight right by Chai.
Chai slips a jab from Sandoval.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sandoval.
Pinero Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Sandoval.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chai. Sandoval does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sandoval misses with a straight right.
Sandoval throws the left hand but Chai avoids the punch easily.
Chai lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sandoval manages to avoid it.
Sandoval throws a body punch but Chai moves out of range.
Jab from Chai.
Chai throws a big shot that misses.
Pinero Chai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai looks to land a right hand but Sandoval moved out of range.
Chai scores with a sloppy right hand. Sandoval should have avoided that one. #T2#
Chai throws a shot from downtown. Sandoval moves away and avoids it.
Sandoval throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sandoval missing with a left hand there. Chai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chai misses with a wild combination.
Chai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chai throws out a leg kick but Sandoval moves out of range and Chai only half commits.
Chai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sandoval throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sandoval lands a glancing blow to the side of Chai's head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chai.
Sandoval fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Chai throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
Sandoval drives through with a takedown into Chai's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sandoval in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sandoval is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Sandoval advances position into side control!
Chai is trying to get back to his feet.
Sandoval misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Chai managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sandoval.
Sandoval is trying to ground and pound but Chai uses the momentary lack of control by Sandoval to regain half guard.
Sandoval working the head and body with strikes.
Sandoval scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
Sandoval missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sandoval.
Sandoval thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chai's head.
Sandoval wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working.
Chai is looking to escape.
Sandoval content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sandoval thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chai's head. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pinero Chai dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Chai looks to land a left hand but Sandoval moved out of range nicely.
Sandoval throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chai lands with a good body shot.
Chai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chai scores with a jab.
Chai looks to land a right hand but Sandoval moved out of range.
Chai throws out a loose jab but Sandoval uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai throws an overhand right that lands on Sandoval's shoulder, as Sandoval tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sandoval. Chai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sandoval misses with a body shot.
Chai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big left from Chai misses.
And Sandoval tries to counter it with a takedown but Chai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sandoval fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chai manages to avoid it.
Chai with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandoval uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chai.
A telegraphed right hand from Chai misses the target.
Chai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chai slips a straight right by Sandoval.
Sandoval throws a looping overhand right but Chai ducks down to avoid it.
Chai throws a front kick aimed at Sandoval's knee but Sandoval avoids it well.
Chai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Sandoval uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chai.
Sandoval's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chai connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sandoval scrambles back to his feet.
Chai throws a body punch but Sandoval moves out of range.
Chai throws a low kick but Sandoval avoids it.#CL2#
Sandoval closes the distance and clinches.
Chai lands an uppercut.
Sandoval fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sandoval tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chai's elbow. #BC#
Chai manages to break the clinch.
Chai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sandoval.
Chai lands a leg kick that knocks Sandoval off balance momentarily.
Chai throws a looping overhand right but Sandoval ducks down to avoid it.
Sandoval misses the shot to the body.
Pinero Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sandoval uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chai.
A telegraphed right hand from Sandoval misses the target.
Chai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sandoval tries for a takedown but Chai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T2#
Chai takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sandoval can do to turn this around?
Chai misses with a wild body shot.
Sandoval drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chai defends it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai looks to score with a jab to the body but Sandoval is just out of range.
Sandoval uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chai.
Chai swings for the body but Sandoval moves out of range.
Sandoval feints the counter takedown.
Chai misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Sandoval counters with a nice double leg into side control. Chai won't be happy with that.
Sandoval lands some shots froms side control.
Sandoval in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Pinero Chai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
An elbow from Sandoval crashes against the mat.
Check out the look on Sandoval's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Chai avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sandoval.
Sandoval sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Chai is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Sandoval in side control, throwing shots but Chai defends. #T3#
Sandoval slows the pace down.
Chai wants to get back to his feet but Sandoval drags him back down.
Sandoval misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sandoval throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sandoval fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Chai regains half guard, as Sandoval was trying to land strikes.
Chai wants to get back to his feet.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sandoval wants to free his trapped foot but Chai is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chai is not content to let Sandoval control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sandoval.
Chai misses with a body kick.
Sandoval throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pinero Chai is winning the standup battle so far.
Chai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sandoval misses the jab.
Sandoval throws out a loose jab but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sandoval connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chai's hands.
Sandoval shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chai as he jumps to the side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pinero Chai dominated that second round.
That's time! Chai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Chai looks to throw the jab but Sandoval is out of range.
Sandoval throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Sandoval misses its intended target.
Chai throws the left hand but Sandoval avoids the punch easily.
Sandoval drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chai defends it well.#TD2#
Sandoval is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chai's half guard.
Sandoval looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chai with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sandoval seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sandoval is pressing down on Chai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chai is holding on for now.
Sandoval thows a huge punch but Chai dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandoval trying to control from half guard but Chai is working away.
Sandoval not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Sandoval lands strikes from half guard.
Sandoval thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chai's head.
Sandoval sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chai defending well though.
Miguel Sandoval has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sandoval stops Chai from getting back to his feet.
Chai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sandoval connects with a nice short shot to Chai's temple.
Chai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sandoval.
Sandoval working Chai over with strikes.
Sandoval thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chai's head.
Sandoval is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That kick from Chai tenderised Sandoval's leg. Sandoval is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
Sandoval throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miguel Sandoval has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sandoval moves out of range of the leg kick from Chai.
A big left from Sandoval misses.
A big left from Chai misses.
Chai throws an overhand right that lands on Sandoval's shoulder, as Sandoval tries to avoid the shot.
Sandoval just misses with a punch to the body.
Chai is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sandoval misses the jab.
Sandoval takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sandoval tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sandoval keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chai takes one to the side of the head.
Sandoval misses with a straight left.
Chai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sandoval thows a left - swing and a miss!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch lands to the side of Chai 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chai connects with a looping right hand.
Chai misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Sandoval has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sandoval there as he acknowledges the shot.
A jab from Sandoval misses.
Chai slips under a jab.
A leg kick checked by Sandoval.
Sandoval looks to throw the jab but Chai is out of range.
Chai lands a slapping body shot.
Sandoval takes a swing at Chai's ribcage but misses.
Sandoval scores with a hook.
Chai jabs Sandoval to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chai lands a jab to Sandoval's midsection.
A jab from Chai misses.
A big left from Sandoval misses.
Chai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sandoval moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai misses with a looping right.
Sandoval jabs at Chai's body.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sandoval loads up on a big right hand but Chai slips the punch.
Chai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chai throws a shot from downtown. Sandoval moves away and avoids it.
Sandoval fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chai manages to avoid it.
Sandoval closes the distance and clinches up with Chai, looking for a takedown. Sandoval pushes Chai against the cage but Chai circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chai thuds his right hand into Sandoval's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice defenses there by Chai.
Sandoval takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sandoval misses with a takedown attempt - Chai sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sandoval takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chai fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sandoval has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sandoval with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chai works the jab nicely.
Chai throws a nice looking combination but Sandoval bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pinero Chai.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chai, 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pinero Chai!
A victorious Pinero Chai thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
HFC Speed Brawls IV
Date: Nov 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bleak tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sandoval sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bleak somewhat.
Sandoval half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bleak shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sandoval as he avoids it easily.
Bleak dives in for a single leg takedown but Sandoval sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sandoval half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Miguel Sandoval has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wulfgang Bleak.
Sandoval walks into a stiff left hand from Bleak.
Bleak slips a straight right by Sandoval.
Sandoval looks to score with a jab to the body but Bleak is just out of range.
Bleak drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sandoval defends it well.
Bleak scores with a nice right hand.
Bleak shoots in but Sandoval avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bleak or perhaps it was just good defense by Sandoval, which made it look bad.
Sandoval feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice shot lands for Bleak.
Bleak darts in looking for a takedown but Sandoval gets double underhooks and turns Bleak into the cage. #T1#
The fighters circling - Bleak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sandoval appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sandoval looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sandoval misses with a body shot.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sandoval prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sandoval tries to work over Bleak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bleak 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.
Bleak drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sandoval gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short right from Sandoval.
Bleak blocks an uppercut.
Bleak has Sandoval pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sandoval manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A right hook to the body lands for Sandoval.
A body shot lands from Sandoval.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sandoval.
Sandoval stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2##TD2#
Bleak has hold of one of Sandoval's legs. Sandoval is fighting the takedown attempt but Bleak gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Bleak missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bleak throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bleak accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sandoval working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bleak.
Bleak postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bleak in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bleak wants to pass the guard but Sandoval is keeping the position.
Bleak with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bleak throws a strike but Sandoval rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Bleak looking for a guillotine here but Sandoval defends easily.
Sandoval advances to half guard. #T3#
Bleak is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sandoval connects with a nice short shot to Bleak's temple.
Bleak is trying to get back to full guard.
Sandoval working over Bleak with some ground and pound. Bleak looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bleak wants to get back to full guard.
Sandoval wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bleak keeps working.
Bleak manages to get to full guard.
Bleak manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sandoval manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Sandoval utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bleak stands and throws Sandoval's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sandoval tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4##SUB2#
Bleak tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bleak throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Sandoval works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Sandoval blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bleak.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bleak wants to pass the guard but Sandoval is defending well.
Bleak thows a huge punch but Sandoval dodges it nicely.
Sandoval taking some punishment here, with Bleak in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wulfgang Bleak will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bleak misses with a takedown attempt - Sandoval sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sandoval attempts a counter takedown but Bleak avoids it well and moves away.
Bleak throws a hook but Sandoval blocks it.
Bleak scores with a decent looking hook.#CL2#
Bleak fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sandoval, pushing him back against the cage.
Bleak is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sandoval misses with a punch to the body.
Bleak lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Sandoval as the two fighters clinch.
Sandoval lands a shot to the body.
Sandoval misses with a punch to the body.
Bleak misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandoval lands a body shot.
Sandoval goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2#
Bleak has Sandoval pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bleak pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sandoval tumbling to the mat - Bleak dives into Sandoval's guard.
Bleak working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bleak has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bleak is breathing heavily.#T1#
Bleak throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bleak preventing the sweep.
Bleak trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bleak working some strikes from top position.
Bleak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sandoval swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bleak cracks Sandoval with a solid left hand.
Bleak throwing strikes but missing.
Bleak throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sandoval works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bleak postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bleak trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sandoval looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bleak is one step ahead there. #T2#
Bleak with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bleak is looking to pass into half guard but Sandoval pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sandoval is in guard.#REVR#
Sandoval trying to control the position from guard on top but Bleak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bleak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sandoval connects with a couple of short punches.
Bleak wants to sweep here but Sandoval controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Bleak is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sandoval is aware though and is defending well.
Sandoval trying to control the position from guard on top but Bleak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Bleak looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bleak looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sandoval puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sandoval wants to control but Bleak is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Bleak is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sandoval pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Bleak taking some punishment here, with Sandoval in his half guard.
Sandoval working Bleak over with strikes.
Bleak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sandoval looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bleak with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sandoval lands strikes from half guard.
Bleak tries to get to full guard but Sandoval has control of the leg.
Sandoval lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bleak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sandoval lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sandoval takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bleak slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sandoval with a nice head shot there.#T4#
Bleak bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sandoval's guard. #REVB#
Bleak postures up in Sandoval's guard and throws a big left but Sandoval blocks it.
Bleak postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sandoval has his hands on Bleak's head, controlling the position.
Bleak in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bleak works over Sandoval with some ground and pound from guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bleak throws a strike but Sandoval rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Bleak keeping moving, preventing Sandoval from controlling successfully.
Wulfgang Bleak has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sandoval has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sandoval is in close to Bleak's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wulfgang Bleak will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Sandoval throws a body punch but Bleak moves out of range.
Bleak fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bleak changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sandoval tries to avoid it but Bleak manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sandoval to the ground. Sandoval escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sandoval appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sandoval misses with an uppercut.
Bleak fails to land with a series of punches.
Bleak throws a big shot that misses.
Sandoval walks into a straight right hand from Bleak.
Bleak misses with a looping left.
Bleak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sandoval half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleak misses with a straight right.
Sandoval half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wulfgang Bleak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bleak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sandoval moves away.
Bleak lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice defenses there by Bleak.
Bleak feints the counter takedown.
Bleak tries for a takedown but Sandoval circles away easily#TD#
and Sandoval counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bleak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Bleak wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Bleak working for a triangle but Sandoval defends it easily.
Bleak is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sandoval stands and throws Bleak's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sandoval in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bleak sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Bleak is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sandoval pulls his head out easily.
Ground and pound from Sandoval. #T2#
Bleak is trying to get back to full guard.
Sandoval keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Miguel Sandoval has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sandoval prevents Bleak from improving his position.
Sandoval trying to control from half guard but Bleak is working away.
Bleak is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sandoval scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Bleak looking for submissions off his back.
Bleak is not content to let Sandoval control the position.
Sandoval controlling the pace.
Bleak has hold of Sandoval's hands but Sandoval slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sandoval working over Bleak with some ground and pound. Bleak looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bleak is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Sandoval trying to control from half guard but Bleak is working away.
Sandoval lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sandoval slips a nice elbow through Bleak's hands, connecting with Bleak's forehead.
Bleak moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Bleak looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sandoval postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wulfgang Bleak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bleak can't keep his opponent in guard - Sandoval advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bleak on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sandoval drops an elbow to the side of Bleak's head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bleak manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sandoval trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sandoval preventing the sweep. #T4#
Sandoval stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bleak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bleak looking for a sweep. Not yet Bleak, not yet.
Bleak trying to control the position.
Bleak keeping full guard, as Sandoval tries to pass.
Sandoval wants to control from the top but Bleak keeps moving.
Sandoval throws a big elbow that misses.
Bleak tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bleak controls Sandoval momentarily but Sandoval frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sandoval in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sandoval distracts Bleak with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Sandoval showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bleak has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
HFC 43 - Sitsongrit vs Gueguen
Date: Oct 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sandoval looks to land a right hand but Demenok moved out of range.
Demenok takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Demenok throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sandoval on the side of the head.
Sandoval thuds his right hand into Demenok's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sandoval moves out of range of the body kick from Demenok.
Sandoval throws a body punch but Demenok moves out of range.
Rukter Demenok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demenok avoids the body shot from Sandoval.
We've been told by Demenok's head coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A swing and a miss from Sandoval.
It looked like Demenok wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sandoval looks to land a right hand but Demenok moved out of range.
Demenok looks to land a left hand but Sandoval moved out of range nicely.
Sandoval is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sandoval misses with a takedown
and Demenok counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Demenok misses the shot to the body.
Sandoval feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Demenok misses the target.
Sandoval bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Demenok avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sandoval has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Demenok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sandoval moves away.
Sandoval is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Demenok is looking to land body kicks.
Demenok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Sandoval tries to counter it with a takedown but Demenok pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Demenok throws a wild body kick that Sandoval sees coming a mile off.
Sandoval lands with a shot to the body.
Demenok keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sandoval.
Demenok tests Sandoval's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Demenok motions for Sandoval to come forward. Demenok throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Demenok swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sandoval changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Demenok cracks Sandoval with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sandoval looks to land a left hand but Demenok moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Sandoval misses.
A left lands for Demenok.
Sandoval waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Demenok.
Demenok appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sandoval connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Demenok's hands.
Sandoval swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Demenok slips a straight right by Sandoval.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Demenok. Sandoval shrugs it off though.
Sandoval lands with a straight right. Demenok didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Demenok is looking to slow Sandoval down with leg kicks. #T2#
Sandoval tries to clinch but Demenok moves out of range.
Demenok throws out a leg kick but Sandoval moves out of range and Demenok only half commits.
Sandoval with the counter takedown but Demenok avoids it easily.
Demenok lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sandoval takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rukter Demenok is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Demenok is looking to chop away at Sandoval's legs.
Demenok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sandoval.
Sandoval moves in looking to clinch but Demenok pushes him off.
Demenok tries to land a front kick but Sandoval steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sandoval swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Demenok defending well as Sandoval loads up on a big left hand.
Sandoval lands a jab to the nose.
Demenok with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Demenok throws a hook to the side of Sandoval's head but Sandoval sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sandoval throws a hook but Demenok avoids it easily.
Sandoval works Demenok's body with a nice hook.
Nice shot by Sandoval.
A swing and a miss from Sandoval.#T3#
Sandoval fails with a takedown attempt.
Demenok stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sandoval throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Demenok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sandoval takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sandoval throws a jab when Demenok was well out of range.
Sandoval throws a lazy right hand but Demenok sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sandoval throws a shot from downtown. Demenok moves away and avoids it.
Sandoval uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Demenok.
Sandoval throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sandoval cracks Demenok with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sandoval misses with an uppercut.
Demenok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sandoval moves away.
Demenok throws a hook but Sandoval avoids it easily.
Demenok misses with a combination
#TD2#
so Sandoval counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T4##SUB#
Demenok working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sandoval doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sandoval manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Demenok working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sandoval.
Sandoval forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sandoval working Demenok over with strikes.
Demenok has hold of Sandoval's hands but Sandoval slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Demenok is not content to let Sandoval control the position.
Sandoval throwing shots but Demenok is blocking nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sandoval lands a nice short elbow.
Sandoval is trying to control. Demenok wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Miguel Sandoval will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Demenok lands a right hook to the body.
Sandoval misses with a looping left.
Demenok scores with a sloppy right hand. Sandoval should have avoided that one. #TD2#
Demenok gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sandoval to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sandoval is standing up over Demenok. Demenok looks to escape but Sandoval dives into side control.
#REVR#
Sandoval misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Demenok is looking to reverse the position.
Sandoval scoring with punches and elbows.
Sandoval postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Demenok is trying to escape the position but Sandoval is controlling the position. #T1#
Sandoval creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Demenok takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Demenok is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sandoval wants to lay and pray for a moment but Demenok keeps working.
Demenok on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Demenok tries to get out of the position.
Sandoval misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sloppy strikes there by Sandoval.
Sandoval misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Demenok tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Sandoval landing strikes from the mount.#T2#
Sandoval working Demenok over with strikes here.
Sandoval has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
BOOM! Sandoval connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sandoval landing shots from mount.
Sandoval is landing with some decent strikes but Demenok is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Miguel Sandoval has got the better of the ground game so far.
Demenok is bucking up trying to escape but Sandoval cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Demenok is wriggling around trying to escape.
Demenok regains half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sandoval connects with a nice short shot to Demenok's temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Demenok tries to roll over but Sandoval keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Demenok manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Sandoval looking to sit in guard and control but Demenok gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Demenok looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Demenok has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Demenok continues to stall.
Sandoval is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sandoval keeping moving, preventing Demenok from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Demenok would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sandoval is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sandoval has his hands on Demenok's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Sandoval showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Sandoval throws a body shot but no joy.
Demenok displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sandoval throws out the jab.
Demenok is looking to counter punch.
Demenok missing with a left hand there. Sandoval was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sandoval.
Demenok throws an overhand right that lands on Sandoval's shoulder, as Sandoval tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sandoval. Demenok does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sandoval swings for the body but Demenok moves out of range.
Demenok pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Demenok throws a looping overhand right but Sandoval ducks down to avoid it.
Rukter Demenok is winning the standup battle so far.
Sandoval takes a swing at Demenok's ribcage but misses.
Demenok throws a leg kick but Sandoval sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sandoval tests Demenok's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demenok lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Demenok.#CL#
Demenok drives through and clinches with Sandoval against the cage.
Sandoval lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sandoval can't get the takedown.
A short right from Demenok. #T1#
A short left from Demenok.
Demenok digs a right hand into Sandoval's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sandoval's gas tank.
Sandoval lands a nice shot to the body.
Sandoval throws a punch but it's blocked by Demenok.
Sandoval goes for a takedown attempt but Demenok pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Demenok throws a push kick but Sandoval slaps the foot to one side.
Demenok throws a good cross that connects.
Demenok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Demenok misses with a hook.
Demenok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Demenok throws a body punch but Sandoval moves out of range.
Sandoval dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sandoval throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Demenok lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Demenok tries to keep at a distance but Sandoval has taken the fight into the clinch.
Demenok creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
Demenok misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Demenok.
Demenok throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sandoval lands with a right to the head.
Demenok throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sandovals head.
Demenok working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Demenok as the two fighters clinch.
Demenok lands a nice uppercut.
Sandoval has a couple of punches blocked by Demenok.
Demenok prevents a body shot from Sandoval.
Demenok blocking some punches.
Demenok tries to work over Sandoval's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Demenok landing knees to the body.
Demenok blocks an uppercut.
Demenok wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sandoval scores with a shot to the side of Demenok's head.
Sandoval blocks a body shot from Demenok.
Rukter Demenok has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Demenok tries to throw a body punch but Sandoval avoids it by throwing Demenok back against the cage.
Sandoval swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Demenok pushes Sandoval back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sandoval lands an uppercut.#T3#
A nice left hand lands by Demenok.
A short right from Sandoval.
Demenok tries to work over Sandoval's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Demenok lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sandoval backwards.
Sandoval misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sandoval working aggressively here.
Demenok blocks a body shot from Sandoval.
Demenok scores with a shot to the side of Sandoval's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Demenok.
Demenok lands a body punch.
Demenok tries to throw a body punch but Sandoval avoids it by throwing Demenok back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Demenok.
Sandoval working aggressively here.
Demenok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sandoval's elbow. #TD2#
Sandoval has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Demenok clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Demenok breaks Sandoval's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Demenok might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sandoval takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Demenok sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Demenok's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Demenok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sandoval swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rukter Demenok showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sandoval has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Sandoval!
A very excited looking Miguel Sandoval made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
HFC 29 - Wells vs Dos Anjos
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Imanari throws a hook but Sandoval avoids it easily.
Imanari looks for the body kick but Sandoval saw that one coming.
Sandoval feints the counter takedown.
Sandoval cracks Imanari with an open hand slap.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sandoval. Imanari does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Imanari has Sandoval up against the cage in a clinch.
Imanari prevents a body shot from Sandoval.
Sandoval lands a nice shot to the body.
Imanari blocks a body shot from Sandoval.
I was talking to Imanari's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sandoval drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Imanari gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Imanari blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Imanari goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Imanari swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imanari is trying to pull guard but Sandoval has him pressed against the cage.
Sandoval lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Imanari backwards.
Imanari doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sandoval lands a left hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sandoval has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD#
Imanari pulls guard successfully.
Sandoval scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Imanari looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
Sandoval is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sandoval postures up and lands a big shot to Imanari's brow. #SUB#
Sandoval has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Imanari to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Sandoval is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Imanari pulls down on the head and he's put Sandoval to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nobuki Imanari!
Nobuki Imanari thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
HFC KO 6 - Camoran vs Motts
Date: Jun 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sandoval.
Sandoval throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ford.
Ford takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ford rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sandoval moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ford misses with a wild body shot.
Ford throws out a loose jab but Sandoval uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sandoval keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ford missing with a left hand there. Sandoval was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sandoval has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ford uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sandoval has time to react.
Nice defenses there by Ford.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford connects with a single shot there.
Sandoval swings widly with a right hand
and Ford counters with a huge left! Sandoval is in big trouble! He's backing up but Ford isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Sandoval from any more damage. A dominating finish by Ford!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ed Ford!
A victorious Ed Ford thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Madness 49 Kocak vs Camoran
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1#
A jab from Sandoval does it's job there.#CUT2#
It looks like Pradak Kingstar has been cut.
Pradak Kingstar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sandoval throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kingstar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kingstar clobbers Sandoval with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kingstar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Kingstar misses its intended target.
Kingstar misses with a right hand
and Sandoval counters with a straight right hand.
Kingstar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kingstar lands a nice looking body shot.
Kingstar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sandoval keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kingstar.
Sandoval appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kingstar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sandoval on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sandoval uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kingstar.
Sandoval throws the left hand but Kingstar avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Sandoval wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kingstar misses with a left hand
and Sandoval counters with a stiff right hand.
Kingstar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kingstar connects with a jab.
Sandoval misses with the combination.
A little feinted left hand from Kingstar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sandoval steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kingstar.
Kingstar misses with a straight right.
Kingstar misses with a body shot.
Sandoval throws out a counter right but Kingstar avoids it with no problem.
Kingstar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sandoval.
Sandoval ducks under a wild hook from Kingstar.#T2#
Kingstar throws the left hand but Sandoval avoids the punch easily.
Sandoval throws out a counter right but Kingstar avoids it with no problem.
Nice defenses there by Kingstar.
Kingstar misses with an uppercut.
Sandoval blocks a jab.
Sandoval has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#CL#
Kingstar takes the fight into the clinch.
Kingstar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kingstar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kingstar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sandoval misses with a punch to the body.
Sandoval tries to throw a body punch but Kingstar avoids it by throwing Sandoval back against the cage.
Kingstar throws a head punch that misses.
Sandoval lands with a light punch inside.
Sandoval swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kingstar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Kingstar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sandoval pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sandoval tries to clinch but Kingstar is having none of it.
Kingstar throws a body shot but no joy.
Kingstar works the jab nicely.
Kingstar looks to land a left hand but Sandoval moved out of range nicely.
Kingstar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kingstar throws a body punch but Sandoval moves out of range.
Kingstar looks to score with a jab to the body but Sandoval is just out of range.
Sandoval throws out a counter right but Kingstar avoids it with no problem.
Kingstar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kingstar scores with a nice head shot.
Kingstar misses with an uppercut
and Sandoval makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sandoval throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Sandoval tries to bum rush Kingstar with a series of wild strikes but Kingstar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kingstar throws an off balance right hand
and Sandoval counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kingstar throws a jab but it's blocked by Sandoval.
Sandoval slips a jab and a cross from Kingstar.
A little jabbing left from Sandoval on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kingstar misses with an uppercut
and Sandoval counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kingstar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sandoval.
Sandoval throws a lazy uppercut
and Kingstar counters with a stiff right hand.
Kingstar lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kingstar throws a shot from downtown. Sandoval moves away and avoids it.
Sandoval unleashes a big counter combination but Kingstar bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kingstar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kingstar closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kingstar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sandoval counters with a left right combination that sends Kingstar crashing to the mat - Sandoval wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Kingstar out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miguel Sandoval!
A relieved looking Miguel Sandoval thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Madness Pot-Acolypse
Date: Apr 20, 2020 |
#R1#
Sandoval tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kosmanov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kosmanov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sandoval pinned against the cage. Sandoval gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kosmanov scores with the left hand. Sandoval knows he should have avoided that one.
Kosmanov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kosmanov misses with a looping right.
A jab from Sandoval finds it's way through Kosmanov's defenses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sandoval darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kosmanov, right into the meat.
Kosmanov lunges at Sandoval with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sandoval's hand.
Kosmanov throws a right and a left that Sandoval avoids nicely.
Sandoval slips under a jab from Kosmanov.
Sandoval tries to counter by clinching up but Kosmanov breaks away and moves out of range.
Sandoval jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sandoval tries to close the distance and clinch but Kosmanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kosmanov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kosmanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sandoval moves away.
Sandoval misses with a hook. Kosmanov ducked under it nicely.
Kosmanov feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Kosmanov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kosmanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Kosmanov ducks under a wild hook from Sandoval.
Kosmanov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sandoval dips to his left and cracks Kosmanov with an uppercut!
It looks like Sandoval has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Kosmanov clobbers Sandoval with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kosmanov.
Sandoval is not content to let Kosmanov control the position.
Kosmanov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sandoval takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sandoval parries the strikes from Kosmanov easily there. Kosmanov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sandoval to escape.
Kosmanov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kosmanov working the ground and pound but Sandoval is defending the strikes.
Sandoval avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kosmanov.
Sandoval manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kosmanov is not content to let Sandoval control the position.
Sandoval lands with a punch from half guard.
Kosmanov is trying to control but can't.
Sandoval lands strikes from half guard.
Sandoval prevents Kosmanov from improving his position.#T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sandoval working over Kosmanov with some ground and pound. Kosmanov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sandoval is nestled in close to Kosmanov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kosmanov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kosmanov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kosmanov keeps trying to improve his position.
Sandoval working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sandoval looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sandoval wants to control from the top but Kosmanov keeps moving. #T4#
Sandoval advances position into side control!
Kosmanov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sandoval is putting a hurting on Kosmanov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sandoval in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kosmanov can't do much from the bottom here.
Sandoval cracks Kosmanov with a big right hand but Kosmanov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sandoval scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kosmanov tries to buck Sandoval off but Sandoval is having none of it.
Kosmanov misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Kosmanov wants to control but Sandoval postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Sandoval dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kosmanov lands a body shot.
Sandoval throws a hook but Kosmanov blocks it.
Kosmanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sandoval.
Kosmanov throws a lazy right hand but Sandoval sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sandoval is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sandoval avoids the body shot from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov shoots in looking for a takedown. Sandoval tries to sprawl out of it but Kosmanov 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.
Kosmanov lands a really nice looking cross but Sandoval seems unphased.
Kosmanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Sandoval rushes Kosmanov and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandoval tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kosmanov's elbow.
Sandoval tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Kosmanov breaks the clinch.
Sandoval takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kosmanov blocks a jab.
Kosmanov slips under a jab.#T1#
Sandoval fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sandoval throws a lazy right hand but Kosmanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Sandoval forces Kosmanov back against the cage and clinches.
Sandoval swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sandoval lands an uppercut.
Sandoval doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sandoval misses with a punch to the body.
Kosmanov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sandoval misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kosmanov prevents a body shot from Sandoval. #BC2#
Kosmanov manages to break the clinch.
Sandoval lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD2#
Kosmanov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kosmanov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sandoval is looking for a sweep. Kosmanov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kosmanov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kosmanov is looking to take a break and control but Sandoval is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Kosmanov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sandoval is concentrating on defense, preventing Kosmanov from advancing position.
Sandoval is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sandoval avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kosmanov.
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.
Kosmanov wants to take a breather but Sandoval is having none of it.
Kosmanov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kosmanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sandoval keeps working.
Kosmanov thows a huge punch but Sandoval dodges it nicely.
#T3#
Sandoval moves into full guard.
Kosmanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kosmanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sandoval is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sandoval throws a big shot that misses.
Miguel Sandoval is winning the standup battle so far.
Kosmanov moves away from the strike by Sandoval.
Sandoval slips a straight right by Kosmanov.
Sandoval looks to throw the jab but Kosmanov is out of range.
Kosmanov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sandoval fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Kosmanov gets a double leg takedown into Sandoval's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kosmanov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sandoval is keeping the position for now.
Kosmanov throwing strikes from guard but Sandoval blocks nicely. #T4#
Kosmanov is fighting to break Sandoval's control of his arms but Sandoval is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kosmanov throws an elbow that misses. Sandoval uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kosmanov's guard. Nice move by Sandoval!#REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kosmanov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sandoval content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Kosmanov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sandoval doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sandoval manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kosmanov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kosmanov, not yet.
Sandoval wants to control from the top but Kosmanov keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vladimir Kosmanov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Sandoval. No joy for Kosmanov on that attempt.
Sandoval steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sandoval throws a body shot but no joy.
Kosmanov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kosmanov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sandoval.
Kosmanov closes the distance and clinches up with Sandoval, looking for a takedown. Kosmanov pushes Sandoval against the cage but Sandoval circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Miguel Sandoval has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Kosmanov.
Kosmanov ducks under a wild hook from Sandoval.
Kosmanov digs a good body shot into Sandoval's ribs.
Sandoval throws a jab when Kosmanov was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Sandoval.
Kosmanov misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandoval tries to clinch but Kosmanov is having none of it.
Sandoval throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Kosmanov does it's job there.
A big right from Kosmanov misses.
Sandoval lands a nice shot that snaps Kosmanov's head back.
Kosmanov shoots in and drives through. Sandoval sprawls well.#T1#
Kosmanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sandoval tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kosmanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sandoval fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from Kosmanov misses.
Sandoval throws out a powerful jab.
Sandoval is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Kosmanov finds it's way through Sandoval's defenses.
Kosmanov throws a nice looking combination but Sandoval bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sandoval misses with a hook.
Kosmanov misses with a wild body shot.
Kosmanov ducks under a wild hook from Sandoval.#CL#
Sandoval forces Kosmanov back against the cage and clinches.
Sandoval lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kosmanov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Sandoval as the two fighters clinch.
#T2#
Sandoval presses Kosmanov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kosmanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sandoval lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sandoval misses with a body punch.
Sandoval tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kosmanov's elbow. #TD#
Kosmanov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Sandoval is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kosmanov to the mat. Kosmanov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sandoval's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sandoval landing some decent shots from guard.
Sandoval postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sandoval scoring with some ground and pound.
Sandoval makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kosmanov keeping moving, preventing Sandoval from controlling successfully.
Sandoval lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Sandoval cracks Kosmanov with a solid left hand.
Sandoval wants to control from the top but Kosmanov keeps moving.
Miguel Sandoval overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kosmanov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sandoval working some strikes from top position.
Sandoval stopping the sweep attempt from Kosmanov.
Sandoval looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sandoval makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sandoval looking to pass the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sandoval's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
Kosmanov wants to sweep here but Sandoval controlling him for the moment.
Sandoval controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sandoval landing some decent shots from guard.
Sandoval is working Kosmanov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sandoval scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sandoval forces his way into half guard.
Kosmanov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sandoval looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kosmanov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sandoval is keen to just control but Kosmanov is a slippery customer.
Nice strikes from Sandoval there.
Kosmanov wants to improve his position but Sandoval is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Sandoval showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sandoval has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Sandoval!
Our winner, Miguel Sandoval, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 31
Date: Mar 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Patriot jabs Sandoval to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sandoval pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Patriot throws a push kick but Sandoval slaps the foot to one side.
Sandoval attempts a counter takedown but Patriot avoids it well and moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Patriot.
Patriot throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Miguel Sandoval seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Patriot there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Patriot swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Sandoval counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sandoval content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nice strikes from Sandoval there.
Patriot felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Patriot regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sandoval.
Sandoval definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sandoval loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sandoval throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sandoval in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Sandoval trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sandoval controls from within his opponent's guard.
Patriot utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Patriot working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sandoval.
Sandoval throws a strike but Patriot rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Patriot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sandoval pulls Patriot in close to his closed guard and prevents Patriot from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sandoval's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
Patriot preventing the sweep.
Sandoval is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Patriot is staying active underneath Sandoval, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sandoval misses with a head shot. Patriot uses the momentum to regain guard.
Patriot keeping moving, preventing Sandoval from controlling successfully.
Sandoval throws a strike but Patriot rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T3#
Patriot wants to control from the top but Sandoval keeps moving.
Patriot is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Patriot must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sandoval holds on and takes a little breather.
Sandoval looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Patriot trying to control the position from guard on top but Sandoval is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sandoval pulls Patriot in close to his closed guard and prevents Patriot from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sandoval wants to hit a switch here but Patriot passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sandoval there!
Sandoval reaches up and holds on to Patriot to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sandoval wants to control but Patriot is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gorgon Patriot will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Sandoval misses with a wild body shot.
Patriot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sandoval.
The fighters circling - Patriot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Patriot moves away from the strike by Sandoval.
Patriot scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sandoval in his tracks.
Sandoval blocks a head kick by Patriot.
Sandoval scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Patriot doesn't seem bothered though.
Sandoval throws a hook but Patriot blocks it.
Sandoval lands a lovely overhand right.
Sandoval loads up on a big right hand but Patriot slips the punch.
Patriot does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Patriot.
Sandoval cracks Patriot with an open hand slap.
A big right from Sandoval misses.
Patriot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sandoval moves away.
Patriot moves away from the strike by Sandoval. #T1#
Sandoval pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sandoval throws a jab when Patriot was well out of range.
Patriot getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sandoval swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Patriot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sandoval ducks under a wild hook from Patriot.
Patriot fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sandoval blocks a head kick by Patriot.
Patriot will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Patriot tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sandoval half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sandoval takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Patriot looks to land a left hand but Sandoval moved out of range nicely.
Sandoval throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sandoval throws a looping overhand right but Patriot ducks down to avoid it.
A lazy left from Sandoval finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sandoval throws an overhand right that lands on Patriot's shoulder, as Patriot tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Sandoval tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Patriot paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Patriot misses with a body kick.
Sandoval drops down looking for a counter takedown but Patriot sprawls and moves away.
Sandoval lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Patriot circles away quickly and effectively.
Patriot tries a quick counter leg kick but Sandoval is wise to it.
Patriot scores with a sloppy right hand. Sandoval should have avoided that one.
Patriot throws a jab but it's blocked by Sandoval.
Gorgon Patriot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Sandoval moves into the clinch successfully.
Patriot misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sandoval blocks a body shot from Patriot.
Patriot misses with a body punch.
Sandoval doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sandoval.
Nice body punch from Patriot.
Sandoval misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sandoval.
Patriot blocks an uppercut.
Sandoval fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Patriot throws a punch but it's blocked by Sandoval.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sandoval. #T3#
Patriot misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sandoval.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Patriot creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sandoval tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sandoval taking a breather.
Sandoval lands with a short shot to the head.
Sandoval lands a hook that snaps the head of Patriot backwards.
Patriot takes a shot to the head.
Sandoval throws a head punch that misses.
Patriot lands a nice uppercut.
Patriot lands a hook to the side of the head.
Patriot gets through Sandoval's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sandoval tries to work over Patriot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sandoval tries to score a body lock takedown but Patriot shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Miguel Sandoval has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sandoval swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sandoval has Patriot pushed against the cage.
Patriot throws a head punch that misses.
Sandoval lands a nice shot to the body.
Sandoval swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Patriot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sandoval tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sandoval tries to work over Patriot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sandoval lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Patriot backwards.
Sandoval blocks an uppercut.
Sandoval doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Patriot swings wildly with an uppercut but Sandoval uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sandoval is working for takedown but Patriot is calmly controlling the position for now.
Still in the clinch, Patriot scores with a nice short uppercut.
Patriot presses Sandoval against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sandoval blocks an uppercut.
Sandoval has a couple of punches blocked by Patriot.
Patriot lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sandoval tries to throw a body punch but Patriot avoids it by throwing Sandoval back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Patriot.
Patriot prevents a body shot from Sandoval.
Patriot lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sandoval.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sandoval is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Sandoval. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Patriot tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sandoval's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gorgon Patriot will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Patriot misses with a kick to the body.
Sandoval appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sandoval misses with a wild body shot.
Patriot misses with a body shot.
Sandoval avoids a kick to the body.
Patriot slips a straight right by Sandoval.
Patriot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sandoval.
Patriot throws a body punch but Sandoval moves out of range.
Sandoval scores with a jab. Patriot acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sandoval moves into range and connects with a jab.
A big left from Sandoval misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandoval's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sandoval duly obliges.
Patriot throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
so Sandoval counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sandoval working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sandoval in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Miguel Sandoval overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sandoval throwing strikes from guard but Patriot blocks nicely. #T1#
Sandoval trying to control the position from guard on top but Patriot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sandoval tries to free his leg and advance position but Patriot is retaining full guard.
Sandoval trying to control but Patriot is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Patriot throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Sandoval decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Patriot's guard.
Sandoval is looking to work some ground and pound but Patriot has wrist control.
Sandoval is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Sandoval wants to pass the guard but Patriot is keeping the position.
Patriot keeping moving, preventing Sandoval from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sandoval throws a strike but Patriot rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Patriot preventing the sweep.
Patriot stays in close to Sandoval's body and controls the position. #T3#
Patriot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sandoval doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Sandoval will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Patriot wants to control from the top but Sandoval keeps moving.
Sandoval wants to sweep here but Patriot controlling him for the moment.
Sandoval has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nice defenses there by Patriot.
Patriot loads up on a big right hand but Sandoval slips the punch.
Patriot swings for the body but Sandoval moves out of range.
Sandoval ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Patriot takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Patriot misses with a body shot.
Sandoval steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Patriot.
Sandoval tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Patriot scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Patriot tries to clinch up.
Sandoval lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sandoval bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Patriot's head backwards.
Patriot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sandoval sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sandoval drops down looking for a counter takedown but Patriot sprawls and moves away.
Patriot fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Sandoval clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Patriot throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sandoval is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Patriot.
Patriot lunges at Sandoval with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sandoval's hand.
Patriot connects with a right hand. Sandoval shakes it off.
Sandoval misses with a looping left.#CL#
Sandoval takes the fight into the clinch.
Patriot swings wildly with an uppercut but Sandoval uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sandoval struggles to land a body shot inside as Patriot controls his hands.
Patriot lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patriot has a couple of punches blocked by Sandoval.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sandoval.
Sandoval goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sandoval is trying to drag Patriot to the mat but Patriot just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sandoval misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Patriot swings wildly with an uppercut but Sandoval uses good head movement to avoid it.
Patriot swings wildly with an uppercut but Sandoval uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sandoval throws a punch but it's blocked by Patriot.
Sandoval swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Patriot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Sandoval fails to land.
Sandoval doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sandoval misses with some punches.
Patriot digs a right hand underneath Sandoval's ribcage. Sandoval let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Patriot is working Sandoval over against the cage.
Sandoval misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Sandoval on the inside.
Sandoval misses with a body punch.
Sandoval tries to work over Patriot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Patriot lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sandoval backwards.
Patriot lands with a right to the head.
Patriot lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sandoval.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T2#
Sandoval's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Patriot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sandoval blocking some punches.
Sandoval has a couple of punches blocked by Patriot.
Patriot scores with a shoulder strike.
Patriot working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sandoval tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Patriot working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Patriot lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sandoval or not.
A short right from Patriot on the inside.
Sandoval blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sandoval fails to land.
Patriot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sandoval misses with a short punch on the inside.
Patriot scores with a shot to the side of Sandoval's head.
Sandoval tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Patriot lands a hook that snaps the head of Sandoval backwards. #ROC2#
Sandoval is rocked!
Patriot has a couple of punches blocked by Sandoval.
Oh Sandoval is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Patriot lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sandoval is trying to drag Patriot to the mat but Patriot just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sandoval blocking some punches.
#T3#
Sandoval blocking some punches.
Sandoval seems to have got his legs back now.
Patriot lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sandoval.
Sandoval takes a shot to the head.
Patriot works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Patriot lands a nice shot to the body.
Patriot lands with a short shot to the head.
Patriot stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sandoval blocking some punches.
Sandoval tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Patriot's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Patriot fails to land.
Sandoval swings wildly with an uppercut but Patriot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sandoval tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Patriot has a couple of punches blocked by Sandoval.
Sandoval blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sandoval blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Patriot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Patriot lands a right hand. #TD#
Sandoval is trying to trip Patriot. He has hold of a leg but Patriot is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sandoval persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sandoval throwing strikes from guard but Patriot blocks nicely.
Patriot keeping moving, preventing Sandoval from controlling successfully.
Sandoval with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sandoval missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sandoval working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sandoval throwing strikes from guard but Patriot blocks nicely.
Patriot keeping moving, preventing Sandoval from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sandoval pushing down on Patriot's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gorgon Patriot dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Good shot there by Sandoval.
Patriot fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sandoval.
Patriot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sandoval.
A slow jab from Patriot misses its intended target. #CL#
Sandoval has managed to clinch.
Sandoval misses with a punch to the body.
Sandoval blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Patriot misses with a punch on the inside.
Sandoval throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Patriot creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sandoval blocks a body shot from Patriot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Patriot scores with a nice short uppercut.
Patriot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Patriot lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Patriot lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A short left from Patriot.
Sandoval is trying to drag Patriot to the mat but Patriot just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Patriot lands an uppercut.#T1#
Patriot scores with a shot to the side of Sandoval's head.
Patriot lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Patriot creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Patriot lands with a short shot to the head.
Good body shot from Patriot.
Patriot pushes Sandoval back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sandoval throws a head punch that misses.
Patriot pushes Sandoval against the cage. Patriot is working some dirty boxing. Patriot pushes off with a quick right hook! Sandoval goes down! Sandoval tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Patriot moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gorgon Patriot!
Gorgon Patriot was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 25
Date: Feb 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Sandoval doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sandoval takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sandoval misses with a left hand
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sandoval is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sandoval tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Sandoval.
Sandoval connects with a nice looking jab.
Smith thuds his right hand into Sandoval's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith throws a series of punches but Sandoval avoids them all with ease.
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smith thuds a left hand into Sandoval's body.
We've been hearing reports that Sandoval has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sandoval ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
A big right from Smith misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Sandoval rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith blocking some punches.
#T1#
Smith misses with a body punch.
Sandoval lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sandoval lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith lands a right hand.
Sandoval misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD#
Sandoval gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Sandoval landing with the ground and pound.
Sandoval stays in close to Smith's body and controls the position.
Sandoval looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sandoval wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Sandoval is trying to control the position but Smith postures up. #SUB2#
Smith drops back looking for a leg! Sandoval is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sandoval manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Sandoval's guard.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sandoval wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sandoval swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Smith is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sandoval is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sandoval has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Smith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T3##SUB2#
Smith seems to be looking for submissions.
Sandoval trying to control from the bottom.
Sandoval is controlling Smith's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Sandoval wants to get back to full guard.
Sandoval is doing well to control the position and prevent Smith from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Sandoval defends the submission attempt.
Sandoval moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Smith trying to control but Sandoval is working from the bottom.
Sandoval looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Sandoval keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith stays in close to Sandoval's body and controls the position.
Smith trying to control but Sandoval is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Walker Smith will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sandoval.
Sandoval feinted with a counter takedown.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sandoval.
Smith getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sandoval's calf.
Sandoval pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith throws a low kick but Sandoval moves out of range easily.
Sandoval connects with a looping right hand.
Smith takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith moves out of range as Sandoval strikes.
Smith throws a one two combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sandoval uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Walker Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Sandoval.
Sandoval appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sandoval bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Sandoval throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sandoval throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sandoval throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Sandoval is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A leg kick checked by Sandoval.
Jab by Smith.
Sandoval slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Sandoval with a hook.
Smith throws a leg kick but Sandoval checks it.
Sandoval throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Sandoval was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Smith misses. #T2#
Smith throws a hook to the side of Sandoval's head but Sandoval sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Walker Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith blocks a jab.
Sandoval throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith scores with a jab. Sandoval acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sandoval fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Smith misses.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sandoval throws out the jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Smith.
Sandoval throws a right hand that misses
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Smith scores with a punch to the head.
Smith scores with a punch to the head.
Smith lands with an overhand left.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sandoval.#T3#
Sandoval throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Sandoval as he connects with a hook.
Sandoval throws a right hand that misses
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith throws a leg kick but Sandoval sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sandoval walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
Sandoval lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.
Sandoval pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Sandoval does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith cracks Sandoval with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Sandoval looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith scores with a three punch combo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Sandoval is just out of range.
Sandoval changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T4#
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Sandoval counters with a takedown into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sandoval lands a nice forearm strike.
Smith is not content to let Sandoval control the position.
Sandoval scores with punches from side control.
Sandoval in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sandoval cracks Smith with a big right hand but Smith just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sandoval controlling the position from side mount.
Sandoval wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walker Smith 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!
#R3#
Sandoval listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
Smith throws a sloppy body shot
#TD#
and Sandoval counters with a shoot takedown. Smith fights it but they end up in guard.
Sandoval postures up and lands a big shot to Smith's brow.
Smith is looking to sweep but instead, Sandoval has passed into half guard.
Sandoval scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Smith taking some punishment here, with Sandoval in his half guard.
Sandoval working over Smith with some ground and pound. Smith looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sandoval working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sandoval's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sandoval's back!
Smith trying to control.
Sandoval is trying to break free.
#T1#
Sandoval turns into Smith and is now in his guard.
Sandoval forces his way into half guard.
Sandoval lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sandoval looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Smith is staying active underneath Sandoval, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smith makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smith.#T2#
Sandoval not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sandoval throwing strikes but missing.
Smith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Sandoval works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sandoval looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Sandoval is adopting a defensive guard.
Smith wants to control from the top but Sandoval keeps moving. #T3#
Smith won't allow Sandoval to sweep him here.
Sandoval is working hard here to advance position.
Smith sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sandoval is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Sandoval moves into full mount! Smith won't be happy about that! #T4#
Smith slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sandoval is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sandoval slips a nice elbow through Smith's hands, connecting with Smith's forehead.
Sandoval looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sandoval working the head and body with strikes.
Smith is trying to control but can't.
Sandoval scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sandoval looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sandoval is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sandoval seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Smith for as long as he can get away with.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Sandoval showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Smith has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Miguel Sandoval!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Miguel Sandoval!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Miguel Sandoval!
Miguel Sandoval wins by unanimous decision!
Miguel Sandoval decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Madness 31 Kahn Vs Andrade
Date: Jan 19, 2020 |
#R1#
Sandoval shoots in looking for a takedown. Sosa tries to sprawl out of it but Sandoval keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sosa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Sandoval darts in looking for a takedown but Sosa gets double underhooks and turns Sandoval into the cage.
Sandoval slips under a jab from Sosa.
Sandoval moves out of range as Sosa strikes.
Sandoval drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sosa sprawls and moves away.
Sosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sandoval manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sosa. Sandoval does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sandoval drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sosa sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sosa lands with a shot to the body.
Sandoval tests Sosa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sosa throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Sandoval counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sosa!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sosa is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sandoval connects with a decent elbow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sosa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sosa is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T1#
Sandoval connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sosa some visible discomfort.
Sandoval controlling from side mount.
Sandoval has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sosa taking punishment in the form of punches.
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.
Sosa tries to buck Sandoval off but Sandoval is having none of it.
Sosa defending against the ground and pound.
Sosa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sandoval looks up at the clock and then as Sosa takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sandoval smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sandoval definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Sandoval throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sandoval controls the position from side control.
You can see the frustration on Sosa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sandoval is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sandoval working the ground and pound from side control.#T3#
Sandoval creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sandoval trying to control the action but Sosa is working from the bottom.
Sosa told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Sandoval staying calm.
Check out the look on Sandoval's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sandoval advances to full mount.
Sandoval landing strikes, looking to finish!
Sosa taking shots to the head.
Sandoval tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sosa is bucking up trying to escape but Sandoval cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Sandoval landing strikes from the mount.
Sandoval sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sandoval dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Sandoval dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sosa misses with a looping right.
Sandoval moves out of range of the strikes.
Sandoval moves away from the strike by Sosa.
A jab from Sosa misses.
A slow jab from Sosa misses its intended target.
A jab from Sosa does it's job there.
Sandoval moves away from the strike by Sosa.
Sandoval scores with a decent looking hook.
Sosa throws a lazy right hand but Sandoval sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sandoval lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandoval displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sosa throws out the jab.
Sandoval tries to counter with a takedown but Sosa is quick to defend against it.
Sosa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sandoval.
Sandoval half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sandoval.
Sandoval tries to counter with a takedown but Sosa is quick to defend against it.
Sosa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Sosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sandoval staying out of range there.
Sosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Sandoval feinted with a counter takedown.
Sosa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sosa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sandoval looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sosa lands a nice shot to the body.
Sandoval loads up on a big right hand but Sosa slips the punch.
Sandoval dodges the punch combination from Sosa.
Sandoval uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sosa.
Sosa lands a slapping body shot.
Nice cross by Sandoval.
Sandoval lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sosa looks to land a left hand but Sandoval moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Sandoval lands a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Sosa.
Some wild striking there from Sosa.
Sosa missing with a left hand there. Sandoval was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Sosa misses the target.
Sosa takes one to the side of the head.
Sandoval defending well as Sosa loads up on a big left hand.
Sandoval half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sandoval lands with a hook. Sosa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sosa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sosa avoids the body shot from Sandoval.
Sandoval throws a looping overhand right but Sosa ducks down to avoid it.
Sosa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marcello Sosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sandoval throws a good cross that connects.
#T3#
Sosa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sandoval loads up on a big right hand but Sosa slips the punch.
Sosa lands a jab to Sandoval's midsection.
Sosa throws a jab but it's blocked by Sandoval.
Sandoval tries to counter with a takedown but Sosa is quick to defend against it.
Sosa connects with a nice looking jab.
Sandoval throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marcello Sosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sandoval uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sosa.
Sosa throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Sandoval decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sosa's guard.
Sandoval pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sosa is keeping the position for now.
Sosa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sandoval is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Sandoval is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sandoval controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sandoval's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sosa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sandoval.
Sosa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sandoval trying to control but Sosa is working from the bottom.
Sosa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sandoval. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sandoval advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcello Sosa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A big right from Sosa misses.
Sosa misses with an uppercut.
Sosa takes a swing at Sandoval's ribcage but misses.
Sandoval attempts a counter takedown but Sosa avoids it well and moves away.
Sosa missing with a left hand there. Sandoval was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sandoval throws a shot to the body.
Sosa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sandoval.
Nice defenses there by Sandoval.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sosa. Sandoval does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sosa missing with a left hand there. Sandoval was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Sandoval.
Nice jab there from Sosa.
Sandoval swings for the body but Sosa moves out of range.
Sandoval moves out of range as Sosa strikes.
Sosa loads up on a big right hand but Sandoval slips the punch.
Sandoval attempts a counter takedown but Sosa avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Sosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Sandoval is just out of range.
Sandoval dives in for a single leg takedown but Sosa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sandoval avoids the body shot from Sosa.
Sosa takes one to the chin there.
Sandoval is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sosa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sandoval keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sosa.
A big right from Sandoval misses.
Sosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sandoval moves away.
Sandoval throws a big shot that misses.
Sandoval connects with a body shot that sends Sosa's belly button to the back.
Sosa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sosa throws a shot from downtown. Sandoval moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Sosa throws a jab but it's blocked by Sandoval.
Sosa staying out of range there.
A shot to the body from Sosa misses #TD#
and Sandoval counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sosa won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Sosa throws Sandoval to one side and escapes!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sosa throws a hook but Sandoval blocks it.
Sandoval half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sandoval bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sosa fails to land with a series of punches.
Sosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sandoval appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sosa scores with a shot to the body.
Sosa lands a nice hook to Sandoval's body. Sandoval takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sosa loads up on a big right hand but Sandoval slips the punch.
Sosa misses with a body shot.
Sandoval half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3#
Sosa throws a hook to the side of Sandoval's head but Sandoval sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sandoval appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sosa throws a right and a left that Sandoval avoids nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sandoval darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sandoval pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sandoval uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sosa.
Sosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sandoval manages to avoid it.
Sandoval drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sosa sprawls and moves away.
The fighters circling - Sandoval throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sandoval closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sandoval.
The fighters circling - Sandoval throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sosa misses with a right hand #TD#
and Sandoval decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sosa's guard.
Sandoval lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sandoval is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Sosa can't keep his opponent in guard - Sandoval advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ground and pound from Sandoval.
Sandoval lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sandoval lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sandoval seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sosa has hold of Sandoval's hands but Sandoval slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcello Sosa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sosa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcello Sosa!
After winning the bout, Marcello Sosa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Madness Clown Chao 17
Date: Dec 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Sandoval doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Benedetti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice sprawl there from Benedetti as Sandoval shoots in.
Benedetti thinks about the counter body kick.#TD#
Sandoval looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sandoval accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sandoval postures up.
Sandoval trying to control the position from guard on top but Benedetti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sandoval throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedetti looking for a sweep. Not yet Benedetti, not yet.
Sandoval in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sandoval pushes down on Benedetti's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Benedetti has hold of Sandoval's hands but Sandoval slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
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.
Benedetti trying to hold on to Sandoval's head to control him but Sandoval postures up.
Benedetti won't allow Sandoval to pass to mount.
Benedetti keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sandoval throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sandoval has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Sandoval thows a huge punch but Benedetti dodges it nicely.
Benedetti felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sandoval wants to lay and pray for a moment but Benedetti keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benedetti keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benedetti avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sandoval.
Benedetti is trying to control but can't.
Sandoval seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Benedetti does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sandoval lands strikes from half guard.
Benedetti wants to control but Sandoval is keeping busy.
Benedetti keeping control of the position. #T2#
Sandoval thows a huge punch but Benedetti dodges it nicely.
Benedetti blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sandoval.
Sandoval lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Benedetti tries to get to full guard but Sandoval has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from Sandoval there.
Benedetti keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Benedetti is looking for a sweep. Sandoval is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sandoval drops an elbow to the side of Benedetti's head.
Benedetti is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sandoval's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sandoval's back!#T3#
Benedetti has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Sandoval's body.
Sandoval rolls, trying to escape but Benedetti keeps control of the position.
Benedetti biding his time, controlling Sandoval.
Benedetti gets his hands free as Sandoval looks to control. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Benedetti has the hooks in. Sandoval is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Benedetti controlling the position well here. Sandoval rolled but Benedetti kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Benedetti is not going to allow Sandoval to sit and survive in this position.
Benedetti controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sandoval wants to control his opponent's hands but Benedetti gets his hands free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Sandoval dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Benedetti misses with a hook. Sandoval ducked under it nicely.
Sandoval changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sandoval closes the distance and clinches up with Benedetti, looking for a takedown. Sandoval pushes Benedetti against the cage but Benedetti circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sandoval is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Benedetti can do to turn this around?
Benedetti defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sandoval.
A nice side step and Benedetti releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Benedetti goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lorenzo Benedetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sandoval avoids the head kick by Benedetti.
Benedetti lands with a nice body punch.
Sandoval fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Sandoval. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benedetti tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedetti throws a leg kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Benedetti.
Sandoval tries to counter with a takedown but Benedetti is quick to defend against it.
Benedetti connects with a looping right hand.
#TD#
Sandoval drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T1#
Sandoval is stalling in the full guard.
Sandoval lands a couple of digs.
Miguel Sandoval overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Benedetti looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Benedetti trying to control the position.
Sandoval postures up in Benedetti's guard and throws a big left but Benedetti blocks it.
Benedetti controls Sandoval momentarily but Sandoval frees himself.
Benedetti trying to control the position here.
Sandoval is looking to work some ground and pound but Benedetti has wrist control.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Benedetti controlling Sandoval's posture.
Sandoval connects with a couple of short punches.
Benedetti working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sandoval.
Sandoval preventing the sweep.
Sandoval trying to control but Benedetti is working from the bottom.
Benedetti working a defensive guard here.
Sandoval trying to control but Benedetti is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Benedetti scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sandoval shoots in looking for a takedown. Benedetti tries to sprawl out of it but Sandoval keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Benedetti manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Benedetti thuds his right hand into Sandoval's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Benedetti throws a sloppy head kick and Sandoval moves out of range easily.
Benedetti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Benedetti throws a jab but it's blocked by Sandoval.
Sandoval tries to counter with a takedown but Benedetti is quick to defend against it.
Benedetti connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
Benedetti throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Sandoval counters with a single leg into guard. Benedetti didn't expect that.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sandoval accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sandoval throws a big elbow that misses.
Sandoval postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Benedetti is trying to keep Sandoval in close.
Benedetti bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sandoval's guard. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benedetti engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sandoval keeping full guard, as Benedetti tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sandoval is on top in guard.
#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Benedetti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Sandoval looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Benedetti thumps Sandoval with a low kick.
Benedetti misses with a hook. Sandoval ducked under it nicely.
Sandoval drops down looking for a counter takedown but Benedetti sprawls and moves away.
Sandoval misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A big right from Benedetti misses.
Sandoval blocks a head kick by Benedetti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandoval shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Benedetti pinned against the cage. Benedetti gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Sandoval. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benedetti lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T1#
Sandoval fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Benedetti avoids it really well and circles away.
Sandoval gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Benedetti.
Sandoval blocks a leg kick.
Sandoval moves out of range as Benedetti throws a body kick.
Benedetti feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sandoval's calf.
Benedetti lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T2#
Benedetti takes a swing at Sandoval's ribcage but misses.
Benedetti throws a wild body kick that Sandoval sees coming a mile off.
Benedetti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Benedetti throws a leg kick which misses Sandoval's front leg but catches the back leg as Sandoval tries to avoid it.
Sandoval tries for a takedown but Benedetti sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Benedetti. That's going to slow Sandoval down.
Benedetti checks a leg kick.
Benedetti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sandoval.
Sandoval attempts a counter takedown but Benedetti avoids it well and moves away.
Sandoval looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Benedetti thows a left - swing and a miss!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sandoval with a poor takedown
and Benedetti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lorenzo Benedetti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Benedetti. #T3#
Sandoval with a poor takedown
and Benedetti counters with a leg kick.
Benedetti lands a nice shot to the body.
Benedetti connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sandoval. Sandoval circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Benedetti lands a jab-cross combination.
Sandoval fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lorenzo Benedetti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Benedetti displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sandoval.
Benedetti turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Benedetti!
Benedetti goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sandoval half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Benedetti throws a head kick that misses.
Sandoval feinted with a counter takedown.#T4#
Benedetti misses with an uppercut. Sandoval saw that one coming.
Sandoval is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sandoval takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sandoval shoots in looking for a takedown but Benedetti manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sandoval's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Benedetti misses #TD#
and Sandoval counters with a shoot takedown. Benedetti fights it but they end up in guard.
Benedetti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sandoval with a flurry of punches that miss.
Benedetti keeping moving, preventing Sandoval from controlling successfully.
Sandoval stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Benedetti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Benedetti is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Sandoval wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Benedetti is now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lorenzo Benedetti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Benedetti has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lorenzo Benedetti!
Lorenzo Benedetti very nearly forgot to thank Sportivité amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
Madness Clown Chaos 13
Date: Nov 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Furry throws a series of punches but Sandoval moves out of range. #TD2#
Sandoval gets a double leg takedown into Furry's guard.
Sandoval lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Furry working a defensive guard here.
Sandoval trying to control but Furry is working from the bottom.
Sandoval is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Furry might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Furry working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sandoval doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sandoval manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sandoval preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandoval controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Furry working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sandoval doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sandoval manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Sandoval working some strikes from top position.
Furry wants to sweep here but Sandoval controlling him for the moment.
Sandoval pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Furry is keeping the position for now.
Furry looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Furry throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sandoval uses it to pass to side control.
Furry tries to improve position but can't.
Sandoval lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Furry is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sandoval working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sandoval in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sandoval scores with a couple of short elbows.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Furry's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sandoval in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sandoval working the body and head with strikes.
Sandoval working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sandoval cracks Furry with a big elbow.
Sandoval working away.
Furry takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Furry tries to bench press Sandoval off him but Sandoval keeps the position.
Sandoval lands a nice forearm strike.
Sandoval wants to lay and pray for a moment but Furry keeps working.
Sandoval lands some shots froms side control.#T3#
Sandoval lands some shots froms side control.
Sandoval looks up at the clock and then as Furry takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sandoval smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sandoval lands some shots froms side control.
Sandoval trying to control the position but Furry is working away.
Furry gets back to 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.
Furry wants to control but Sandoval is keeping busy.
Furry is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sandoval scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sandoval slips a nice elbow through Furry's hands, connecting with Furry's forehead.
Sandoval landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sandoval is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
Sandoval is keen to just control but Furry is a slippery customer.
Sandoval lands strikes from half guard.
Furry is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sandoval scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sandoval lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Furry tries to roll over but Sandoval keeps him under control.
Sandoval is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Furry reverses the position - he's now on top in Sandoval's guard.
Sandoval tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Furry wants to pass the guard but Sandoval is keeping the position.
Furry passes Sandoval's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel 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.
#R2#
Furry throws a series of punches but Sandoval avoids them all with ease.
Sandoval drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Furry defends it well.
Furry throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Sandoval decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Furry's guard.
Furry trying to keep a closed guard but Sandoval is proving a slippery customer.
Furry looking for a sweep. Not yet Furry, not yet.
Sandoval chips away with some ground and pound.
Sandoval is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sandoval wants to control from the top but Furry keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furry is trying to control the position but Sandoval postures up.
Sandoval has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Sandoval got a little sloppy there for a moment and Furry has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sandoval has managed to get both his arms back between Furry's legs - danger averted.
Sandoval lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Furry is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sandoval stands up over Furry, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sandoval must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sandoval's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Furry bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sandoval's guard. #REVR#
Sandoval pulls Furry in close to his closed guard and prevents Furry from doing any damage or advancing position.
Furry with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Miguel Sandoval has got the better of the ground game so far.
Furry trying to control but Sandoval is working from the bottom.
Furry loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Sandoval is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sandoval is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sandoval managing to control the position.
Sandoval looking to hit a scissor sweep but Furry is one step ahead there.
Furry is in close to Sandoval's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Furry looking to sit in guard and control but Sandoval gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Furry looking for a guillotine here but Sandoval defends easily.
Sandoval working some strikes from top position.
Furry keeping moving, preventing Sandoval from controlling successfully.
Sandoval lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Furry is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sandoval postures up and lands a big shot to Furry's brow. #T4#
Sandoval postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Furry is looking for a triangle but Sandoval pushes his legs off easily.
Furry keeping moving, preventing Sandoval from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Furry is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sandoval's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Sandoval got a little sloppy there for a moment and Furry has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sandoval has managed to get both his arms back between Furry's legs - danger averted.
Sandoval landing some decent shots from guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Furry doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Sandoval showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Sandoval feints and as Furry raises his hands in defense, Sandoval changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Furry trying to strike off his back.
Sandoval tries to free his leg and advance position but Furry is retaining full guard.
Furry not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sandoval landing some decent shots from guard.
Furry is pulling down on Sandoval's head. It's preventing any offense from Sandoval, at least for the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Furry's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sandoval scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandoval is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Furry looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sandoval with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Sandoval lands a couple of digs.
Sandoval scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sandoval trying to control the position from guard on top but Furry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Furry controls Sandoval momentarily but Sandoval frees himself.
Sandoval is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Furry is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sandoval really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Furry. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sandoval won't allow Furry to sweep him here.
Sandoval working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Furry's head.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sandoval sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sandoval postures up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Furry just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Sandoval shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sandoval looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Furry with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sandoval keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sandoval lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Furry works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Furry is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Furry missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Furry is nestled in close to Sandoval, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Furry is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sandoval keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Let's hope that Sandoval has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
Sandoval works his way to full guard. Good work.
Furry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sandoval swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Furry won't allow Sandoval to sweep him here.
Sandoval bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Furry's guard. #REVB#
Sandoval distracts Furry with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sandoval controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sandoval passes Furry's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Sandoval comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sandoval winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Sandoval!
A victorious Miguel Sandoval thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 13
Date: Nov 10, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Lukaszenko looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sandoval!
Sandoval is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Lukaszenko tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lukaszenko has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Lukaszenko swings around for an armbar but Sandoval sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lukaszenko's guard.
Sandoval trying to control the position from guard on top but Lukaszenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sandoval sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sandoval with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandoval passes Lukaszenko's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lukaszenko wants to control but Sandoval is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Lukaszenko tries to get to full guard but Sandoval has control of the leg.
Sandoval takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lukaszenko is trying to control but can't.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sandoval connects with a nice short shot to Lukaszenko's temple.
Lukaszenko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sandoval scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sandoval seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sandoval lands with a punch from half guard.
Sandoval content to control rather than advance.
Lukaszenko taking some punishment here, with Sandoval in his half guard.
Sandoval lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
Sandoval seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lukaszenko tries to get to full guard but Sandoval has control of the leg.
Lukaszenko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sandoval is working away from the top position though.
Sandoval thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sandoval in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lukaszenko gets full guard.
Lukaszenko lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Lukaszenko won't allow Sandoval to sweep him here.
Sandoval has Lukaszenko pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Lukaszenko 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! #REVB##T3#
A lull in the action here.
Sandoval landing strikes.
Lukaszenko tries to improve position but can't.
Sandoval scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lukaszenko to see if he's OK.
Sandoval wants to control but Lukaszenko is keeping him busy.
Lukaszenko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sandoval lands an elbow. #T4#
Sandoval working the ground and pound from side control.
Sandoval working the ground and pound.
Sandoval working the body and head with strikes.
Sandoval working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Lukaszenko tries to bench press Sandoval off him but Sandoval keeps the position.
Sandoval taking a breather here.
Sandoval has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lukaszenko!
Lukaszenko is in a horrible position here. Sandoval smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sandoval breaks from Lukaszenko's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Sandoval fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#ROC2#
Lukaszenko is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Sandoval dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Sandoval shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! Lukaszenko is on queer street and Sandoval is pounding down on him with a barage of strikes. The ref is forced to step in and stop the fight. Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Miguel Sandoval!
An out of breath Miguel Sandoval thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Madness Clown Chaos 8
Date: Oct 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Saarela scores with a shot to the body.
Saarela throws a looping overhand right but Sandoval ducks down to avoid it.
Sandoval feinted with a counter takedown.
Sandoval takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Saarela throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sandoval stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Saarela scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Saarela tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sandoval was well out of range. Poor timing from Saarela.#TD#
Sandoval looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sandoval advances to half guard.
Sandoval stops Saarela from getting back to his feet.
Sandoval not doing much here.
Saarela wants to get back to his feet.
Saarela really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sandoval. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Saarela taking some punishment here, with Sandoval in his half guard.
Saarela wants to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Saarela can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Saarela taking some punishment here, with Sandoval in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sandoval trying to control the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sandoval lands a nice short elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sandoval lands a nice short elbow.
Sandoval working Saarela over with strikes.
Sandoval is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Saarela pushes Sandoval off but Sandoval dives into side control.
We've been hearing that Sandoval has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Sandoval cracks Saarela with a big elbow.
Saarela taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sandoval looks up at the clock and then as Saarela takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sandoval smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#ROC#
Saarela is rocked!
Sandoval creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Saarela is still in real trouble! Can Sandoval finish him?
Sandoval lands a strong strike to the head of Saarela. That's dazed him! Sandoval looking to finish here. Saarela is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Sandoval lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miguel Sandoval!
Miguel Sandoval thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 19, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Sandoval gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sandoval throws an elbow but misses.
Sandoval dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD#
Sandoval has Schwartz pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sandoval pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Schwartz tumbling to the mat - Sandoval dives into Schwartz's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schwartz is trying to keep Sandoval in close.
Schwartz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Schwartz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sandoval loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandoval keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Schwartz's head.
Sandoval throwing strikes but missing.
Schwartz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sandoval's guard. #REVB#
Schwartz is working Sandoval over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Schwartz throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Schwartz distracts Sandoval with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Schwartz looking to sit in guard and control but Sandoval gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Schwartz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Schwartz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sandoval has hold of Schwartz's hands but Schwartz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Schwartz is looking to take a break and control but Sandoval is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schwartz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Schwartz avoids the attempt from Sandoval to control.#T2#
Schwartz pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Schwartz in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schwartz cracks Sandoval with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Schwartz lands a big elbow. #ROC2#
Sandoval is rocked!
Schwartz loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Sandoval scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Schwartz land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Schwartz stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dana Schwartz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 09, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Sandoval clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD2#
Sandoval gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Rodriguez is staying active underneath Sandoval, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sandoval throws a strike but Rodriguez avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sandoval working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Rodriguez working for a triangle but Sandoval defends it easily.
Sandoval postures up in Rodriguez's guard and throws a big left but Rodriguez blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandoval not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sandoval postures up.
Sandoval scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Sandoval lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Sandoval avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sandoval trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Rodriguez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sandoval doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sandoval manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rodriguez is trying to control the position but Sandoval postures up.
Sandoval with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sandoval trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Sandoval lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sandoval's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sandoval wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.
Sandoval working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rodriguez's head.
Rodriguez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sandoval trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No joy there for Rodriguez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A slow jab from Sandoval misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Rodriguez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rodriguez fails to land the takedown.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rodriguez checks a leg kick.
Rodriguez jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Sandoval drives through with a takedown into Rodriguez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rodriguez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sandoval in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3##SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rodriguez working for a triangle but Sandoval defends it easily.
Sandoval lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rodriguez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sandoval postures up in Rodriguez's guard and throws a big left but Rodriguez blocks it.
Sandoval loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Rodriguez looking for a guillotine here but Sandoval defends easily.
Sandoval engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sandoval lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sandoval throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sandoval throws a big right hand that misses.
Sandoval with a nice head shot there.
Sandoval keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rodriguez's head.
Rodriguez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rodriguez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sandoval.
Rodriguez trying to keep a closed guard but Sandoval is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sandoval misses with an uppercut.
Rodriguez throws a counter high kick but Sandoval was just alert enough to avoid it.
Rodriguez ducks under a wild hook from Sandoval.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Sandoval clinches.
Sandoval stalling against the cage.
#BC2#
Sandoval's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Sandoval dominated that round.
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.
#R2##TD2#
Sandoval dives in and scores a takedown into Rodriguez's guard.
Rodriguez controls Sandoval momentarily but Sandoval frees himself.
Sandoval scoring with some ground and pound.
Sandoval trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Rodriguez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rodriguez wants to stand but Sandoval is controlling the position.
Sandoval working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sandoval really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rodriguez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandoval stands up over Rodriguez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Rodriguez looking for a guillotine here but Sandoval defends easily.
Sandoval missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Rodriguez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sandoval postures up in Rodriguez's guard and throws a big left but Rodriguez blocks it.
Sandoval connects with a couple of short punches.
Sandoval connects with a couple of short punches.
Sandoval working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rodriguez's head.
Sandoval lands a couple of digs.
Sandoval postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sandoval keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rodriguez's head.
Sandoval wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.
Rodriguez has momentary wrist control but Sandoval slips an elbow through the middle.
Sandoval keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rodriguez's head.#T2#
Sandoval with a nice head shot there.
Sandoval cracks Rodriguez with a solid left hand.
Sandoval distracts Rodriguez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Rodriguez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sandoval gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sandoval throws a big elbow that misses.
Sandoval lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Rodriguez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sandoval can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sandoval in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sandoval is in close to Rodriguez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rodriguez controls Sandoval momentarily but Sandoval frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Sandoval lands a couple of elbows.
Rodriguez has momentary wrist control but Sandoval slips an elbow through the middle.
Sandoval is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sandoval postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rodriguez working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rodriguez misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Sandoval counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sandoval.
Sandoval working some strikes from top position.
Sandoval with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sandoval wants to pass the guard but Rodriguez is keeping the position.
Sandoval trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sandoval chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Sandoval throwing strikes from guard but Rodriguez blocks nicely.
Sandoval is working Rodriguez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sandoval must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sandoval keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rodriguez's head.
Sandoval working some strikes from top position.#ROC2#
Rodriguez is rocked!
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Sandoval from controlling successfully.
Oh Rodriguez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sandoval throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rodriguez seems to have got his legs back now.
Sandoval with a nice head shot there.
Sandoval postures up in Rodriguez's guard and throws a big left but Rodriguez blocks it.
Sandoval wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sandoval lands a couple of elbows.
Sandoval postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Sandoval showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Rodriguez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rodriguez slips a straight right by Sandoval.
Rodriguez checks a leg kick.
Rodriguez throwing a counter right hand but Sandoval manages to avoid it.
Sandoval tries to work over Rodriguez's front leg with a kick but Rodriguez checks it.
Rodriguez throws a big counter combination but Sandoval scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Sandoval shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rodriguez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rodriguez is looking to regain half guard here but Sandoval keeps moving and retains side control.
Rodriguez is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sandoval connects with a decent elbow.
Sandoval throwing strikes but Rodriguez manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Rodriguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sandoval keeps working.
The ground and pound from Rodriguez seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sandoval can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Rodriguez in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Rodriguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sandoval keeps working.
Sandoval is looking to reverse the position.
Sandoval is trying to buck Rodriguez off.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Rodriguez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sandoval, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Rodriguez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sandoval knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sandoval stops Rodriguez from passing to mount. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Sandoval's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sandoval tries to escape but Rodriguez is in control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Sandoval looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're 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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sandoval lands a nice short elbow.
Sandoval is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rodriguez has hold of Sandoval's hands but Sandoval slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
Sandoval throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rodriguez trying to control but Sandoval postures up.
Sandoval takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sandoval is stalling here. Rodriguez is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Sandoval seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rodriguez has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Sandoval has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sandoval wants to control but Rodriguez postures up.
Sandoval tries to improve position but can't.
Miguel Sandoval has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sandoval wants to control but Rodriguez postures up.
Ramil Rodriguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sandoval wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramil Rodriguez showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Sandoval!
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