PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Miguel Sandoval (ranked 5468 p4p, 3376 weight class) and Wesley Taurus (ranked 519 p4p, 397 weight class). Taurus has chosen Country Boy - Aaron Lewis as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Sandoval
vs
Taurus

179 cm
32
171
20 - 16 - 1

183 cm
30
180
24 - 18 - 2

World class boxer
Very quick

World class MT
Good gas tank

Conquer

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 20 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Miguel Sandoval!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wesley Taurus!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.

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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

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.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

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.

Taurus manages to break the clinch.
Taurus throws a head kick but Sandoval moves out of range.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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.

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!