|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Alvarez Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flavio Sandoval (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banner's entrance music is Raining Blood by Slayer. A fine choice. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
43
185 lbs
39 - 23 - 1 |
|
182 cm
38
178 lbs
38 - 24 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Very quick |
|
Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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
39 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bruce Alvarez Banner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Flavio Sandoval!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sandoval shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sandoval showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Banner manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sandoval throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sandoval preventing the sweep.
Sandoval looking to pass the guard.
Banner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sandoval.
Sandoval preventing the sweep.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sandoval's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Banner wants to sweep here but Sandoval controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandoval passes Banner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sandoval is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Banner wants to get back to full guard.
Sandoval wants to work for an arm triangle but Banner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Banner is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Montreal Fighter's Gym (4.5* Sparring), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner 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!
Sandoval trying to get back to his feet but Banner is in full control for now.
Sandoval looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sandoval trying to control the action but Banner just sinks the hooks in.
Sandoval wants to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Sandoval. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Banner lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Sandoval.
Sandoval tries to break free.
Banner loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Sandoval hold on?
Banner has the hooks in. Sandoval is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Banner gets his hands free as Sandoval looks to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Sandoval throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Sandoval working to try and regain half guard.
Sandoval is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Banner lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sandoval wants to get back to his feet.
Sandoval is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Sandoval is looking to get to half guard.
Banner looking to control but Sandoval is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sandoval working to try and regain half guard.
Banner lands a big shot there that rocks Sandoval but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sandoval is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sandoval tries to hold on but Banner postures up.
Sandoval tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Banner is in the full mount, landing strikes.
A nice elbow there by Banner.
Banner lands with some strikes.
Sandoval manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sandoval strikes from the bottom but Banner passes into mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval tries to reverse the position but Banner maintains control.
Banner is trying to control here but Sandoval has managed to regain half guard.
Banner wants to work for an arm triangle but Sandoval is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sandoval is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Banner pulls his head out easily.
Sandoval looking for submissions off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banner landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sandoval is defending against the submission attempts here by Banner.
Banner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Alvarez Banner dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sandoval fails with the takedown.
Banner finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sandoval is looking for the big counter here.
Nice straight punches there by Sandoval. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sandoval.
Banner blocks a head kick by Sandoval.
Banner throws a low kick but Sandoval avoids it.
Sandoval leaves Banner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Banner throws a combination. Sandoval tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sandoval avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Flavio Sandoval seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandoval shoots in and bounces Banner off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Banner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sandoval can do to turn this around?
Sandoval working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sandoval lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bruce Alvarez Banner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandoval landing with the ground and pound.
Sandoval connects with a couple of short punches.
Sandoval is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Banner wants to sweep here but Sandoval controlling him for the moment.
Sandoval wants to pass the guard but Banner is keeping the position.
Banner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sandoval throwing strikes but missing.
Sandoval won't allow Banner to sweep him here.
Banner seems keen to control Sandoval's posture.
Sandoval lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sandoval.
Banner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Sandoval working a defensive guard here.
Sandoval looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sandoval throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Banner escapes and throws Sandoval's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Sandoval takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Banner scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sandoval to see if he's OK.
Banner is looking to take a break and control but Sandoval is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Sandoval tries to bench press Banner off him but Banner keeps the position.
Sandoval is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Banner off and has taken his back!
Sandoval looking for the choke but no joy.
Sandoval is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Banner is defending well though. Sandoval let's go of the attempt for now.
Sandoval working for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner wants to control his opponent's hands but Sandoval gets his hands free.
Sandoval missing with punches from the back.
Sandoval tightening his grip on Banner, looking for the choke.
Banner avoids the strikes from Sandoval.
Sandoval keeps control of the position as Banner tries to break free.
Banner preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sandoval.
Banner wants to escape the position.
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.
That's time! Banner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A punch combination from Banner misses.
Banner misses with a takedown attempt - Sandoval sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Banner tries to land a front kick but Sandoval steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sandoval throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sandoval gets the takedown into side control.
Banner is trying to get back to half guard.
Banner struggling a bit here.
Banner on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sandoval lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Banner down.
Sandoval is looking to take a break and control but Banner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Banner wants to control but Sandoval postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandoval connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Banner some visible discomfort.
Banner is rocked!
Banner is looking to reverse the position.
Oh Banner is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sandoval is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Banner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sandoval creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Banner sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Banner seems to have got his legs back now.
Sandoval scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Banner to see if he's OK.
Banner is looking to reverse the position.
Sandoval connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Banner some visible discomfort.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Banner tries to buck Sandoval off but Sandoval is having none of it.
Sandoval is chipping away with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner is looking to regain half guard here but Sandoval keeps moving and retains side control.
Sandoval creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Banner sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sandoval lands some shots froms side control.
Banner gets back to half guard.
Banner actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Banner is looking to control Sandoval's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Banner avoid being mounted?
Sandoval is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Banner sees it coming and defends easily.
Sandoval is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Banner is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sandoval.
Sandoval looks to land a strike but Banner avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Sandoval content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sandoval passes Banner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Banner is staying active underneath Sandoval, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Banner blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sandoval.
Sandoval is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Banner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sandoval.
Sandoval is working for a kimura but Banner is defending it quite comfortably.
Banner makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Banner.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Banner pulls Sandoval in close to prevent any damage.
Sandoval trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.
Sandoval is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sandoval with a flurry of punches that miss.
Banner pulls Sandoval in close to prevent any damage.
Sandoval drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sandoval jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Flavio Sandoval comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flavio Sandoval!
After winning the bout, Flavio Sandoval thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
41% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
