PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rory Sandoval (ranked 24980 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Price (ranked 4731 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sandoval
vs
Price

190 cm
18
214 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

195 cm
22
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rory Sandoval!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Price!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Price.

Price clinches up against the cage.
Sandoval has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Price avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Price successfully pulls guard.

Sandoval avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sandoval preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandoval is fighting to break Price's control of his arms but Price is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandoval trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Price is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sandoval postures up in Price's guard and throws a big left but Price blocks it.

Price is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Price trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Sandoval won't allow Price to sweep him here.
Sandoval distracts Price with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Price controls Sandoval momentarily but Sandoval frees himself.

Price working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sandoval doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sandoval manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sandoval missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sandoval preventing the sweep.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sandoval misses the body punch
and Price counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Some wild striking there from Price.

Price has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sandoval drops down looking for an ankle pick but Price pulls his leg out and moves away.
Price pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sandoval feinted with a counter takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Price rushes Sandoval and presses him up against the cage.
Price tries for a takedown. No joy.

Sandoval gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Price wants to stand back up but Sandoval manages to pass into side control.
Sandoval throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Price is looking to reverse the position.
Price is trying to buck Sandoval off.
Price is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price looking for a sweep but Sandoval has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Price looks winded!
Price takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

Sandoval working for a guillotine from mount but Price is in no mood to give up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Price avoids a series of strikes thrown by Sandoval.
Sandoval lands with some strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Price defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sandoval.
Sandoval thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
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 Rory Sandoval will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Sandoval avoids the head kick by Price.
Price misses with a takedown attempt

and Sandoval holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sandoval wants a takedown.
Sandoval is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Price pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Price is trying to break the clinch but Sandoval is controlling him.
Price just leaning against Sandoval, taking a breather.
Price wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandoval is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rory Sandoval. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Price is trying to pull guard but Sandoval has him pressed against the cage.
Price's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandoval prevents Price from breaking the clinch.
Price has Sandoval pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sandoval manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Sandoval breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Price doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Sandoval counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sandoval.
Price is looking to break free of the clinch but Sandoval has double underhooks.
Price is trying to break the clinch but Sandoval is controlling him.
Price is looking to take this one to the mat.

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 pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Price throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sandoval counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nick Price is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Price is breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sandoval.

Price closes the distance and pushes Sandoval back into the cage.

Price ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Price no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Price is trying to keep Sandoval in close.
Sandoval throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Price looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sandoval has picked Price up and slammed him! Price can't keep hold of the triangle and Sandoval manages to pass to side control!
Price 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.

Sandoval tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Sandoval is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Price is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sandoval scores with punches from side control.

Sandoval tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sandoval has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price is trying to improve his position.

Sandoval working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Sandoval thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rory Sandoval dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Price instigates a clinch.
Price drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sandoval jumps guard but Price stands there with Sandoval around his waist. Sandoval gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Price is looking to take this one to the mat.
Price fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rory Sandoval has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Price.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandoval blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Sandoval has Price pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sandoval pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Price tumbling to the mat - Sandoval dives into Price's guard.

Price pushes Sandoval off and scrambles back to his feet.
Sandoval avoids the head kick by Price.
Price fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Sandoval.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval fails with a takedown attempt.
Price misses with a series of wild punches.

Price takes the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sandoval tries to pull guard but Price holds him up against the cage and eventually Sandoval drops back down to his feet.
Sandoval is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sandoval gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Price takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sandoval prevents Price from breaking the clinch.
Price prevents the takedown attempt.
Come on Price - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Price is trying to pull guard but Sandoval turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sandoval looking for a takedown.
Price lands a body punch.

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.
Sandoval avoids the elbow strike from Price, against the cage.
Sandoval jumps guard but Price stands there with Sandoval around his waist. Sandoval gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Price tries to break free but Sandoval pushes him back against the cage.

Sandoval lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Price is trying to escape back to his feet but Sandoval uses the scramble to pass into side control.

Sandoval is trying to get an arm triangle but Price is defending well.
Nick Price has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rory Sandoval is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Price throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Price 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Price!