PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Felix Sandoval (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Childish Gambino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sandoval comes to the cage accompanied by Overseer - Slayed. Gambino has chosen Freaks and Geeks as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Sandoval
vs
Gambino

171 cm
31
158 lbs
16 - 7 - 0

182 cm
30
166 lbs
18 - 9 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Felix Sandoval!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Childish Gambino!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gambino avoids the body shot from Sandoval.
Gambino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sandoval moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sandoval fails with the takedown.
A big right from Sandoval misses.
Gambino defending well as Sandoval loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gambino! But no joy.
Gambino listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gambino sizes up Sandoval with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sandoval takes one on the chin but seems OK.

Sandoval bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sandoval trying to control the action but Gambino is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Sandoval stalls from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gambino is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambino is looking to regain half guard here but Sandoval keeps moving and retains side control.
Gambino prevents Sandoval from moving into mount.
Sandoval trying to control the action but Gambino is working from the bottom.
Sandoval landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sandoval wants to control but Gambino is keeping him busy.
Gambino is trying to work for a sweep but Sandoval has mounted him!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gambino is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gambino is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Gambino is looking to improve his position but Sandoval isn't that keen on the idea.
Sandoval landing strikes from the mount.
Sandoval controlling the position easily from mount.
Gambino is trying to stand.
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!
Gambino bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval is pulling down on Gambino's head to control his posture.
Gambino must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gambino wants to control from the top but Sandoval keeps moving.
Sandoval has his hands on Gambino's head, controlling the position.
Gambino trying to control but Sandoval is working from the bottom.
Gambino controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gambino trying to control the position from guard on top but Sandoval is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four 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.
Gambino slips nicely into half guard.
Gambino is pressing down on Sandoval's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sandoval is holding on for now.
Sandoval wants to control but Gambino is keeping busy.

Gambino seems to be looking for submissions.
Gambino is thwarting Sandoval's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sandoval regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sandoval keeping moving, preventing Gambino from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Felix Sandoval will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Sandoval will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck for Sandoval with that takedown attempt.

Sandoval decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gambino wants to get back to his feet.
Sandoval seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gambino does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sandoval slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gambino 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!

Gambino looking for the choke but no joy.
Gambino is hanging on to Sandoval's back as he tries to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gambino patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Gambino looking to break Sandoval's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sandoval remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gambino will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Gambino struggling to keep hold of the position.

Gambino is looking for the choke from the back position but Sandoval is controlling his hands well.
Sandoval turns into Gambino and is now in his guard.
Gambino is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sandoval controlling from the top position.

Gambino escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sandoval gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gambino is trying to control the position but Sandoval postures up.

Gambino has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Sandoval is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Gambino is trying to push Sandoval away but Sandoval has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gambino wants to break the clinch but can't.

Sandoval breaks the clinch.
Gambino throws a big shot that misses.
No joy there for Gambino, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No luck for Sandoval with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Sandoval. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sandoval.
Gambino is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A punch combination from Gambino misses.
Sandoval fails with a takedown attempt.
Gambino stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gambino wants it to stay on the feet.
Sandoval pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gambino is out of range and Sandoval settles back down.
Childish Gambino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gambino misses with a looping left.
Sandoval fails with a takedown attempt.
Gambino doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sandoval connects with a body shot that sends Gambino's belly button to the back.
Sandoval shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gambino as he jumps to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval fails with the takedown.
Gambino will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sandoval showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gambino.
Gambino looks to land a combination but Sandoval avoids it well.
Sandoval cracks the inside of Gambino's front leg.
Gambino defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sandoval.

Sandoval shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gambino manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sandoval manages to get himself to full guard.

Sandoval keeping full guard, as Gambino tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Childish Gambino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Sandoval closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gambino circles away.
Gambino clobbers Sandoval with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sandoval avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sandoval misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Felix Sandoval seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sandoval lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gambino takes a swing at Sandoval's ribcage but misses.
Sandoval is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gambino looks to score with a jab to the body but Sandoval is just out of range.
Gambino defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sandoval.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Sandoval. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloppy strikes from Gambino. Those never looked like landing.
Sandoval is looking to clinch.
It seemed like Gambino was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandoval misses with a body shot.
Gambino misses with a shot to the body
and Sandoval connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sandoval fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sandoval tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gambino defends well and Sandoval ends up having to push Gambino into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sandoval misses with a takedown attempt - Gambino sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gambino lands with a right hand.

Sandoval closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sandoval passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gambino!
Sandoval scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sandoval avoids the attempt from Gambino to control.
Sandoval controlling from mount.
Felix Sandoval overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gambino wants to get back to his feet.
Gambino is trying desperately to improve position.
Sandoval looking to finish Gambino with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gambino!
Gambino is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Gambino tries to hold on but Sandoval postures up.
Sandoval tries to control but Gambino wriggling away.
Sandoval working the ground and pound effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambino is squirming around, avoiding Sandoval's attempts to control the action.
Gambino is desperately trying to improve his position but Sandoval has a good base and remains in mount.
Gambino is squirming around, avoiding Sandoval's attempts to control the action.
Gambino is looking to improve his position but Sandoval isn't that keen on the idea.
Sandoval controlling the pace for now.
Sandoval prevents Gambino from getting the reversal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gambino is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Gambino keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gambino is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Sandoval looking to secure an arm triangle but Gambino defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sandoval won't let Gambino get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gambino is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felix Sandoval clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Sandoval shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gambino defends it nicely.
Sandoval goes for a double leg but Gambino avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gambino continues to drive forward.
Sandoval tries to clinch but Gambino is having none of it.
Gambino swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

Sandoval instigates a clinch.

Gambino manages to break the clinch.
Sandoval ducks under a wild hook from Gambino.
Sandoval is looking to slow Gambino down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gambino looks to land a combination but Sandoval avoids it well.
Childish Gambino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gambino slaps away a takedown attempt from Sandoval, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Sandoval. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Gambino does no damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandoval shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gambino sprawls well. Gambino wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sandoval gets slowly back to his feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gambino!

Gambino tries to sprawl but Sandoval drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gambino is looking to escape.
Sandoval passes to side control.
Gambino is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sandoval is controlling him well.

Sandoval is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gambino has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gambino pushes Sandoval away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sandoval gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Gambino tries to buck Sandoval off but Sandoval is having none of it.
Gambino wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Gambino is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sandoval connects with a decent elbow.
Sandoval trying to control the position but Gambino is working away.
Sandoval works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambino is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Sandoval is looking to take a break and control but Gambino is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gambino is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sandoval controls the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sandoval shoots in for a double leg but Gambino sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sandoval avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gambino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sandoval.
A little jabbing left from Gambino on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gambino walks into a stiff left hand from Sandoval.
Sandoval shoots in for a takedown but Gambino shows good takedown defense.
Sandoval shoots in and drives through. Gambino sprawls well.
No luck for Sandoval with that takedown attempt.
Childish Gambino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Sandoval tries for a takedown but Gambino sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sandoval feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gambinos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gambino misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Gambino tries to get set, Sandoval tries to push him back and clinch up but Gambino manages to avoid the attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gambino fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sandoval scores with a hook.
Sandoval ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Felix Sandoval will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Gambino stuffs the takedown.
Sandoval shoots in for a double leg but Gambino sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jab from Gambino.
Sandoval fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Sandoval. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gambino's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sandoval under the eye.

Sandoval shoots in and gets a takedown into Gambino's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gambino is trying to control the position but Sandoval postures up.
Sandoval chips away with some ground and pound.
Gambino wants to sweep but no luck.
Sandoval postures up in Gambino's guard and throws a big left but Gambino blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandoval working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gambino keeping moving, preventing Sandoval from controlling successfully.
Gambino trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gambino wants to sweep but no luck.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sandoval.
Sandoval fails with a takedown attempt.
Sandoval takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've been told by Sandoval's head coaches at Bruize Brothers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gambino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sandoval.
Gambino swings for the body but Sandoval moves out of range.
Gambino misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Sandoval feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sandoval stays in close to Gambino's body and controls the position.
Sandoval being controlled here momentarily.
Gambino keeping moving, preventing Sandoval from controlling successfully.
Sandoval stops Gambino from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval trying to control but Gambino is working from the bottom.
Gambino looking to control.
Gambino looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sandoval prevents Gambino from getting back to his feet.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Felix Sandoval is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sandoval fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sandoval avoids a punch combination nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sandoval.
Sandoval misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gambino paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gambino throws a jab when Sandoval was well out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Gambino as Sandoval shoots in.
Sandoval shoots for a double leg takedown but Gambino sprawls well. He's pushed Sandoval's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sandoval fails to land the takedown.
Gambino throws a lazy right hand but Sandoval sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sandoval tries to counter with a takedown but Gambino is quick to defend against it.
Gambino misses with a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sandoval uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gambino.
Sandoval misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

And that's the end of the fight!
Childish Gambino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 47:48
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 48:48
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Childish Gambino!
Childish Gambino is the new lightweight champion!
Childish Gambino tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.