PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jaemin Jeong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flavio Sandoval (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeong comes to the cage accompanied by Itaewon Freedom - UV feat JY Park. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Flavio Sandoval enters the cage!

Jeong
vs
Sandoval

183 cm
30
180 lbs
21 - 10 - 1

182 cm
36
178 lbs
36 - 21 - 0

Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin

Hellbent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jaemin Jeong!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Flavio Sandoval!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jeong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sandoval misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jeong shoots in and drives through. Sandoval sprawls well.
Jeong throws the kick towards the body but Sandoval avoids it.
Sandoval 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.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jeong - that will leave a mark!
Jeong gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Sandoval counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sandoval.
Sandoval manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sandoval receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
A left hand lands to the body for Sandoval.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jeong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jeong looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaemin Jeong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sandoval is struggling to control the position.
Jeong misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeong has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sandoval is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jeong misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Jeong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jeong throws a body punch but Sandoval moves out of range.
Sandoval lands a front kick.
Jeong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sandoval has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jeong throws a sloppy body shot

and Sandoval moves into the clinch.
Sandoval scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sandoval will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jeong up against the cage.
Jeong taking a breather.
Sandoval working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sandoval lands a shoulder strike.
Jeong tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval blocks an uppercut.
Jeong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Sandoval fails to land.
Sandoval misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sandoval misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jeong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sandoval swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jeong prevents a body shot from Sandoval.
Sandoval misses with the head strike.
Jeong prevents a body shot from Sandoval.
Sandoval blocking some punches.

Sandoval's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab by Sandoval.
Jeong changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sandoval tries to avoid it but Jeong manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sandoval to the ground. Sandoval escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sandoval. Jeong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jeong is looking to land body kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval lands a nice looking body shot.
Jeong takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sandoval throws a push kick but Jeong slaps the foot to one side.
Sandoval fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jeong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A good leg kick by Sandoval.
Sandoval slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sandoval darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jaemin Jeong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Jeong gets tackled into the cage by Sandoval. Sandoval maintains the clinch.
Sandoval lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jeong backwards.
A body shot lands from Sandoval.
Sandoval swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jeong is trying to break free.
Jeong wants a takedown but no success here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sandoval works on Jeong's body with a couple of short punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeong is trying to drag Sandoval to the mat but Sandoval just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jeong struggles to land a body shot inside as Sandoval controls his hands.
Jeong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sandoval stops a takedown attempt from Jeong.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sandoval takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sandoval stops a takedown attempt from Jeong.
A short left from Sandoval.
Jeong tries to throw a body punch but Sandoval avoids it by throwing Jeong back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sandoval.
Sandoval scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Jeong scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Sandoval.
Jeong is working for takedown but Sandoval is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sandoval tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Flavio 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.

Jeong misses with a low kick.
Sandoval defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jeong.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sandoval.
Jeong throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Sandoval counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sandoval has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jeong is proving hard to escape from.
Sandoval stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jeong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandoval advances position into side control!
Jeong tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sandoval wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeong manages to get back to half guard.
Sandoval sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jeong works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sandoval must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Jeong throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jeong throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Jeong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sandoval controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Jeong's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Jeong keeping full guard, as Sandoval tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jeong is trying to keep Sandoval in close.
Sandoval has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jeong is proving hard to escape from.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jeong is trying to keep Sandoval in close.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jeong gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Sandoval counters by moving into the clinch.
Sandoval misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Sandoval.
Sandoval presses Jeong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sandoval has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sandoval lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sandoval misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval blocking some punches.
Jeong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sandoval has him pressed against the cage.
Sandoval lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jeong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jeong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sandoval struggles to land a body shot inside as Jeong controls his hands.
Sandoval misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jeong throws a punch but it's blocked by Sandoval.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sandoval.
Sandoval lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sandoval tries to work over Jeong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sandoval gets underhooks to prevent Jeong's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaemin Jeong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee calls for Sandoval to work.
Sandoval throws a head punch that misses.
Sandoval lands a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Jeong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jeong misses with a low kick.
Jeong connects with a solid leg kick.
Sandoval fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jeong manages to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Jeong 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sandoval takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sandoval moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jeong blocks a head kick by Sandoval.
A clash of legs there as Jeong blocks the low kick.
Jeong throws a hook but Sandoval blocks it.
Jeong misses with a body kick.
Jeong throws a leg kick

and Sandoval counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jeong won't be happy with that.
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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Jeong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sandoval lands a nice hook to Jeong's body. Jeong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jeong takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A combination from Sandoval does no damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jeong.

Sandoval darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sandoval working the head and body with strikes.
Jeong makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jeong.
Sandoval trying to control but Jeong is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sandoval landing with the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sandoval controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sandoval preventing the sweep.
Sandoval trying to control but Jeong is working from the bottom.
Sandoval looking to sit in guard and control but Jeong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jeong works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sandoval looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sandoval keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jeong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sandoval does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sandoval regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jeong slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sandoval is trying to work for a sweep but Jeong has mounted him!
Flavio Sandoval has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sandoval tries to lock up and control but Jeong gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sandoval is looking to get to half guard.
Jeong pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval is looking to get to half guard.
Sandoval bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jeong keeping moving, preventing Sandoval from controlling successfully.
Sandoval stands up over Jeong, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jeong 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 working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jeong's head.
Sandoval wanted to stand there but Jeong had control of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jeong looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sandoval is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sandoval postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jeong keeping moving, preventing Sandoval from controlling successfully.

Jeong is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sandoval defends well.
Sandoval wants to control from the top but Jeong keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sandoval controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Flavio Sandoval really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Jeong checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jeong thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sandoval if he has to take too many more of those.
Sandoval is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jeong rather than just go for the knockout.
Sandoval throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sandoval feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jeongs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sandoval lands a nice looking body shot.
Sandoval connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandoval lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jeong throws a low kick, looking for Sandoval's leg but Sandoval calmly moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Sandoval.
Sandoval moves out of range of the body kick from Jeong.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandoval throws an overhand right that lands on Jeong's shoulder, as Jeong tries to avoid the shot.
Sandoval fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jeong on the side of the head.
Jeong throws a sloppy head kick and Sandoval moves out of range easily.
Jeong lands a head kick!
Jeong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sandoval sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jeong misses with a body kick.
Jeong looks to throw a body kick

and Sandoval counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jeong won't be happy with that.
Jeong manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jeong is in trouble now - Sandoval has advanced to mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sandoval cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeong is working to get back to half guard.
Sandoval cracks Jeong with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Jeong can't escape the position.
Sandoval working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jeong is trying desperately to improve position.
Sandoval tries to control but Jeong wriggling away.
Jeong bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Sandoval keeping full guard, as Jeong tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeong being controlled here momentarily.
Sandoval is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jeong trying to control the position from guard on top but Sandoval is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sandoval wants to sweep but no luck.
Sandoval is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jeong wants to control from the top but Sandoval keeps moving.
Jeong stopping the sweep attempt from Sandoval.
Sandoval keeping moving, preventing Jeong from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jeong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jeong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jeong throws a low kick, looking for Sandoval's leg but Sandoval calmly moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Flavio Sandoval dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Sandoval bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jeong's head.
Jeong throws a push kick but Sandoval slaps the foot to one side.
Jeong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sandoval moves away.
Sandoval loads up on a big right hand but Jeong slips the punch.

Jeong manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sandoval on his heels. He'll look to pass Sandoval's guard now, I'm sure.
Sandoval keeping moving, preventing Jeong from controlling successfully.
Sandoval looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandoval is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Sandoval is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jeong sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sandoval's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandoval moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sandoval is trying to keep Jeong in close.

Sandoval is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jeong looking to pass the guard.
Jeong advances position into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Check out the look on Jeong's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

Jeong wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sandoval, who protects the arm well.
Jeong taking a breather here.
Sandoval tries to improve position but can't.
Jeong working the ground and pound but Sandoval is defending the strikes.
Sandoval is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sandoval keeps working.
Jeong scoring with punches and elbows.
Sandoval is trying to get back to half guard.
Sandoval is still trying to improve position.
Sandoval prevents Jeong from moving into mount.
Jeong is looking to take a break and control but Sandoval is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Flavio Sandoval is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
An elbow from Jeong crashes against the mat.
Jaemin Jeong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
You can see the frustration on Sandoval's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jeong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jeong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jeong takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sandoval tests Jeong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jeong throws a front kick that sends Sandoval stumbling back into the cage.
Sandoval misses with a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jaemin Jeong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sandoval has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 46:49
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 46:49
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flavio Sandoval!
Flavio Sandoval is the new welterweight champion!
Flavio Sandoval took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, FFN Vegas-Laundry for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Jaemin Jeong spoke after the fight, saying 'I can't stand losing. I'll be back in the gym as soon as possible, working my ass off to make sure I never have to feel like this again.'.