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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julio Sandoval (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Julio Sandoval!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Mir!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sandoval paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mir shoots in for a takedown but Sandoval shows good takedown defense.
Sandoval lands with a cross.
Sandoval throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mir stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sandoval scores with a body shot.
Sandoval misses with a series of wild punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sandoval swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut lands for Sandoval. That snapped Mir's head back.
Mir shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Mir was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mir fails to move to back control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mir is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Mir shoots in but no luck this time.
Sandoval throws a body punch but Mir moves out of range.
Sandoval slaps away a takedown attempt from Mir, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Julio Sandoval has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Mir.
Mir shoots for a double leg takedown but Sandoval sprawls well. He's pushed Mir's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mir looks gassed!
Mir takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mir takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Julio Sandoval is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandoval thuds a left hand into Mir's body.
Sandoval lunges at Mir with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mir's hand.
Mir showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sandoval.
Mir doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Sandoval.
Some wild striking there from Sandoval.
The crowd cheers as Sandoval lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mir doesn't seem phased though.
Sandoval is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mir drops his hands momentarily and Sandoval takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sandoval works over Mir's head and body with a nice combination.
Julio Sandoval seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sandoval fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sandoval rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mir moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sandoval comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sandoval swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mir.
Mir gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sandoval.
Sandoval fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mir looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mir doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sandoval scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mir at a distance.
Sandoval lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mir backs up against the cage.
Sandoval fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sandoval is looking to wear down Mir with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mir closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sandoval moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
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 scores with a three punch combo!
Sandoval misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch lands to the side of Mir 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sandoval cracks a nice hook into Mir's ribs.
Sandoval misses with the combination.
Mir takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sandoval tests Mir's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mir takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sandoval lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
No joy there for Sandoval, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sandoval stuffs the takedown.
Donk. Sandoval catches Mir right on the button with a cross.
Sandoval is working the combinations to good effect here.
Sandoval stuns Mir with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sandoval changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sandoval scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sandoval lands a jab-cross combination.
Mir shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sandoval as he jumps to the side.
Sandoval scores with a hook to the body. Mir takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mir takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sandoval lands a with a good body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Sandoval.
Sandoval throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sandoval scores with a three punch combo!
Sandoval fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sandoval misses with a few strikes there.
Sandoval connects with a nice looking jab.
Mir shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mir tries to clinch but Sandoval is having none of it.
Sandoval with a hook.
Sandoval throws a series of strikes that have Mir backpedaling.
Mir gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mir avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mir takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sandoval jabs Mir right on the nose. Mir blinks but takes it well.
Mir takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sandoval misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mir.
Mir looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sandoval wants to stand up but Mir is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mir pushes down on Sandoval's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sandoval is trying to stand back up but Mir is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio 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.
Mir takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mir wants to clinch.
Nice shot by Sandoval.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mir.
Sandoval lands a jab-cross combination.
Julio Sandoval is winning the standup battle so far.
Sandoval connects with a body shot.
Sandoval goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mir has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sandoval.
Sandoval jabs at Mir's body.
Sandoval misses with a series of wild punches.
Sandoval looks to land a combination. Mir sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sandoval throws a one two combo.
Sandoval scores with a shot to the body.
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.
A nice combination there by Sandoval.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sandoval lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sandoval misses with the combination.
Sandoval displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sandoval fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mir fails with the takedown.
Sandoval lands a nice looking body shot.
Sandoval throws a one two combo.
Sandoval displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sandoval stuffs the takedown.
Julio Sandoval has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Mir.
Sandoval scores with a three punch combo!
Sandoval misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mir fails with the takedown.
Sandoval throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sandoval bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mir's head.
Sandoval misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mir closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mir is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sandoval.
Sandoval ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mir moves away.
Sandoval swats away the attempt to clinch by Mir.
Mir on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sandoval dips to his left and cracks Mir with an uppercut!
Sandoval bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Danga de danga de dang - Sandoval scores with a four punch combination!
Sandoval lands a with a good body shot.
Julio Sandoval is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sandoval throws a series of punches but Mir avoids them all with ease.
Sandoval lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mir circles away quickly and effectively.
Mir looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sandoval is fending him off so far but Mir persists. Nope, Sandoval circles away and we're back to standing.
Mir has a takedown stuffed.
Mir avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mir closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mir advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mir working for a guillotine from mount but Sandoval is in no mood to give up.
Sandoval is trying to stand up.
Mir jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Sandoval is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Sandoval and Mir has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Sandoval is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mir has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Sandoval knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mir on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mir wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sandoval keeps working.
Sandoval pushes Mir away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mir gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Mir looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sandoval is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mir is controlling him well.
Mir is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sandoval knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sandoval is trying to buck Mir off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Sandoval dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Sandoval works Mir's body with a nice hook.
Sandoval misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mir has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sandoval rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mir moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sandoval lands a jab to the head.
Sandoval lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sandoval closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mir fails to land the takedown.
Mir tries to close the distance and clinch but Sandoval swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Sandoval.
A punch combination from Sandoval misses.
Sandoval uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mir has time to react.
Mir tries to clinch but Sandoval moves out of range.
Sandoval stalks Mir and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mir's face. Mir staggers backwards, shaken.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sandoval throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mir on the side of the head.
Sandoval scores with a sloppy right hand. Mir should have avoided that one.
A punch combination from Sandoval misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sandoval sprawls well. Sandoval wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mir gets slowly back to his feet.
Sandoval lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nice shot by Sandoval.
Sandoval scores with a jab to the body.
Sandoval scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sandoval dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sandoval lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mir backs up against the cage.
Mir shoots in for a takedown but Sandoval shows good takedown defense.
Julio Sandoval has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Mir.
No joy there for Sandoval, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mir fails with a takedown attempt.
Mir avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good shot there by Sandoval.
Sandoval fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mir looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sandoval throws a series of punches but Mir avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mir misses with a few strikes there.
Mir with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sandoval to score with a decent uppercut.
Sandoval scores with a hook to the body. Mir takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mir tries for a takedown but Sandoval sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sandoval looks to land a combination. Mir sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mir scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mir is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sandoval knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sandoval wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sandoval's legs.
Sandoval is pushing Mir's head away, looking to escape. Mir manages to hold on to the position though.
Sandoval throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Mir shoots in but Sandoval avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sandoval misses with the combination.
Sandoval throws a series of punches but Mir avoids them all with ease.
Mir has a takedown stuffed.
Mir walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sandoval throws a series of strikes that have Mir backpedaling.
Sandoval just misses with a punch to the body.
Mir slips a jab and a cross from Sandoval.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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 misses with a few strikes there.
Sandoval with a jab.
Sandoval cracks Mir with a good jab.
Mir dives in and grabs Sandoval's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sandoval pushes down on Mir's head and hops out.
Sandoval fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mir on the side of the head.
Sandoval falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mir counters with a takedown into side control.
Sandoval is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mir asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Mir trying to control the action but Sandoval is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Frank Mir.
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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Sandoval!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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