PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Miguel Sandoval (ranked 3845 p4p, 2078 weight class) and Iaspero Yalixqua (ranked 445 p4p, 266 weight class). Yalixqua comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Stop This Flame kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sandoval
vs
Yalixqua

179 cm
30
171
17 - 14 - 1

183 cm
30
187
26 - 14 - 2

World class boxer
Cardio machine

World class MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Miguel Sandoval!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Iaspero Yalixqua!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Sandoval scores with a four punch combination!

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.