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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Phillip Ivey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flavio Sandoval (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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Phillip Ivey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Flavio Sandoval!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivey misses with a body shot.
Ivey slips under a jab from Sandoval.
Ivey scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sandoval is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ivey creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sandoval sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ivey 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.
Ivey is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sandoval has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sandoval can't do much from the bottom here.
Ivey decides to stand back up.
Ivey walks into a left hand.
Nice shot lands for Sandoval.
Sandoval connects with the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sandoval misses with a kick to the body.
Ivey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Sandoval.
Sandoval darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ivey clinches with his opponent.
Ivey is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sandoval manages to break the clinch.
Sandoval getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sandoval throws the left hand but Ivey avoids the punch easily.
Sandoval throws a looping overhand right but Ivey ducks down to avoid it.
Sandoval looks to land a body kick but Ivey moved away.
Ivey forces Sandoval back against the cage and clinches.
Sandoval jumps guard but Ivey stands there with Sandoval around his waist. Sandoval gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sandoval has had enough of the clinch but Ivey keeps him there for the moment.
Ivey has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sandoval is trying to keep an underhook but Ivey manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Ivey performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sandoval is looking for a sweep. Ivey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivey content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sandoval is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sandoval is trying to maintain the position but Ivey is very close to passing his half guard.
Sandoval gets back to full guard.
Sandoval keeping moving, preventing Ivey from controlling successfully.
Ivey tries to free his leg and advance position but Sandoval is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval looking to control but Ivey passes into half guard.
Ivey is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sandoval defends it well.
Ivey is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sandoval trying to control from the bottom.
Sandoval is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sandoval trying to control here.
Sandoval is looking for a sweep. Ivey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sandoval tries a head kick but it misses.
Sandoval throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ivey shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivey trying to control the position from guard on top but Sandoval is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sandoval has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ivey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ivey trying to control the position from guard on top but Sandoval is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ivey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sandoval has an active guard here but Ivey has managed to pass into half guard.
Sandoval is defending against the submission attempts here by Ivey.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Flavio Sandoval will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sandoval misses with a double jab.
Ivey throws a solid leg kick but Sandoval takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ivey.
Sandoval throws a combination. Ivey tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ivey feints and as Sandoval raises his hands in defense, Ivey changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
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 is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ivey tries to get to full guard but Sandoval has control of the leg.
Sandoval is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ivey!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivey is squirming around, avoiding Sandoval's attempts to control the action.
Ivey is looking to improve his position but Sandoval isn't that keen on the idea.
Sandoval landing punches.
Sandoval tries to control but Ivey wriggling away.
Sandoval looking to secure an arm triangle but Ivey defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sandoval looking to control but Ivey is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sandoval is trying to control here but Ivey has managed to regain half guard.
Sandoval prevents Ivey from improving his position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A lazy left from Sandoval finds it's target.
Sandoval fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sandoval defending well as Ivey loads up on a big left hand.
Sandoval lands a glancing blow to the side of Ivey's head.
Sandoval swings for the body but Ivey moves out of range.
Ivey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ivey lands a jab-cross combination.
Sandoval connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ivey momentarily.
Ivey staying out of range there.
Flavio Sandoval seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sandoval scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ivey takes one to the chin there.
Sandoval throws the kick towards the body but Ivey avoids it.
Sandoval takes a swing at Ivey's ribcage but misses.
Ivey shoots in for a takedown but Sandoval shows good takedown defense.
Sandoval connects with a single shot there.
Ivey has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ivey there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jab by Sandoval.
Sandoval stuns Ivey with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sandoval lands a lovely overhand right.
Ivey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ivey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sandoval throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sandoval lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheers as Sandoval lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ivey doesn't seem phased though.
Sandoval connects with a right hand. Ivey shakes it off.
Sandoval throws a series of strikes that have Ivey backpedaling.
Ivey takes a jab right on the kisser.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sandoval works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ivey shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sandoval as he jumps to the side.
Sandoval digs a good body shot into Ivey's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flavio Sandoval showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Sandoval getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sandoval digs a good body shot into Ivey's ribs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ivey.
Ivey has a takedown stuffed.
Ivey takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sandoval lands a nice looking body shot.
Ivey keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Sandoval.
Sandoval throws out a powerful jab.
Good exchange - Sandoval coming out on top.
Sandoval ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sandoval lands a slapping body shot.
Sandoval scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sandoval smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivey moves out of range of the body kick from Sandoval.
Sandoval connects with a single shot there.
Sandoval lands with a hook. Ivey tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jab by Sandoval.
Sandoval misses with a body kick.
Sandoval throws a wild body kick that Ivey sees coming a mile off.
Sandoval scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ivey in his tracks.
Sandoval scores with a hook to the body. Ivey takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sandoval misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sandoval stuns Ivey with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sandoval bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sandoval ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sandoval connects with the punch.
Ivey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sandoval avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ivey stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sandoval fakes the leg kick and cracks Ivey in the body.
Ivey takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sandoval looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A left and a right from Sandoval both land. Nice combination.
Ivey takes one to the side of the head.
Sandoval dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ivey takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sandoval fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ivey avoids the body shot from Sandoval.
Ivey drops his hands momentarily and Sandoval takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sandoval throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sandoval has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ivey instigates a clinch.
Sandoval pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sandoval scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ivey doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ivey shoots for a takedown but Sandoval saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phillip Ivey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sandoval throws a series of punches but Ivey moves out of range.
Ivey scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sandoval takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ivey is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Sandoval is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ivey lands a nice forearm strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval is looking for a sweep.
Sandoval really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ivey. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Flavio Sandoval is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ivey throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ivey throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sandoval was covering up waiting for the punch and Ivey finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sandoval looking for a sweep. Not yet Sandoval, not yet.
Sandoval not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sandoval keeping moving, preventing Ivey from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Flavio 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flavio Sandoval!
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