PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Graham Goddard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flavio Sandoval (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goddard's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, War Is My Destiny. Flavio Sandoval will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Goddard
vs
Sandoval

169 cm
24
156 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

182 cm
20
165 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Hell's Balls Recovery
Fightworld Formula

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 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Graham Goddard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Flavio Sandoval!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goddard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sandoval throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sandoval slaps away a takedown attempt from Goddard, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Goddard scores with a takedown into Sandoval's guard.
Goddard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sandoval works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sandoval looking to control.
Goddard trying to control the position from guard on top but Sandoval is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sandoval trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goddard wants to control from the top but Sandoval keeps moving.
Goddard throws a big right hand that misses.
Goddard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sandoval swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sandoval keeping moving, preventing Goddard from controlling successfully.
Goddard looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's two 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.

Graham Goddard has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Goddard closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Flavio Sandoval is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goddard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Goddard closes the distance and clinches up with Sandoval, looking for a takedown. Goddard pushes Sandoval against the ropes but Sandoval circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sandoval misses with a straight right.

Goddard clinches with his opponent.

Sandoval breaks the clinch.
Goddard fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Graham Goddard. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Goddard looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Goddard tries to free his leg and advance position but Sandoval is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goddard engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Goddard wants to pass the guard but Sandoval is keeping the position.
Goddard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sandoval works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sandoval keeping moving, preventing Goddard from controlling successfully.

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.

We're going to have a standup here because Graham Goddard wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Goddard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good exchange - Sandoval coming out on top.

Goddard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right handed body shot lands from Sandoval.
Goddard takes a shot to the head.
Goddard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sandoval just stands there and leans against the ropes.

Goddard turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Goddard manages to end up in side control.

Goddard tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Goddard has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Goddard is looking to take a break and control but Sandoval is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Graham Goddard dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Sandoval misses with a hook. Goddard ducked under it nicely.
Sandoval swings for the body but Goddard moves out of range.
Sandoval misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goddard.
Goddard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Goddard.
Goddard just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goddard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sandoval throws an overhand right that lands on Goddard's shoulder, as Goddard tries to avoid the shot.
Goddard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sandoval throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandoval throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goddard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sandoval tries to avoid it but Goddard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sandoval to the ground. Sandoval escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Graham Goddard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sandoval throws a jab but it's blocked by Goddard.
Sandoval cracks Goddard with a good jab.
Goddard tries to clinch but Sandoval moves out of range.
Flavio Sandoval seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goddard needs to keep his hands up - Sandoval had a free shot at his head there.
Sandoval bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Goddard's head.

Sandoval tries to keep at a distance but Goddard has taken the fight into the clinch.
Goddard looking for a takedown.
Goddard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Goddard jumps guard but Sandoval stands there with Goddard around his waist. Goddard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Sandoval.
Sandoval blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Goddard is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goddard jumps guard but Sandoval stands there with Goddard around his waist. Goddard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Sandoval scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sandoval lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goddard backwards.
Sandoval stalling the fight.
Goddard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sandoval is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Sandoval is trying to break the clinch but Goddard is controlling him.
Sandoval lands an uppercut.
Sandoval stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Goddard jumps guard but Sandoval stands there with Goddard around his waist. Goddard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sandoval just leaning against Goddard, taking a breather.
Sandoval throws a head punch that misses.
Sandoval is looking to break free of the clinch but Goddard has double underhooks.
Goddard tries for a takedown but Sandoval manages to get underhooks.
A short left from Sandoval.

Goddard is rocked!
Sandoval dips a shoulder and cracks Goddard with a mighty uppercut! Goddard falls back against the ropes and Sandoval unloads with a barrage of strikes! Goddard is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the ropes! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Sandoval screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Flavio Sandoval!