PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xqc DoubleU (ranked 3845 p4p, 4529 weight class) and Horacio Sadaval (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

DoubleU
vs
Sadaval

189 cm
25
200
1 - 0 - 0

186 cm
18
203
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Self confident

Good wrestler
Good kicks
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xqc DoubleU!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Horacio Sadaval!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DoubleU lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
DoubleU's corner calls for a 1-2. DoubleU obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sadaval takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
DoubleU moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
DoubleU connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sadaval tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
DoubleU darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
DoubleU lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
DoubleU avoids the head kick by Sadaval.

DoubleU closes the distance and clinches.
DoubleU blocking some punches.
DoubleU misses with a knee strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sadaval swings wildly with an uppercut but DoubleU uses good head movement to avoid it.
DoubleU tries a knee to the head but Sadaval blocks it.
DoubleU misses with a knee to the head.
DoubleU misses with a knee to the head.
Sadaval on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
DoubleU misses with a body punch.
DoubleU using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sadaval has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sadaval misses with a punch to the body.
DoubleU putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sadaval in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
DoubleU is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
DoubleU looking to throw knees to the head but Sadaval is blocking nicely.
Sadaval misses with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DoubleU with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
DoubleU can't find room to land a body shot as Sadaval controls the action.
Sadaval blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sadaval tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sadaval managing to block the knees to the body from DoubleU.
DoubleU blocking some punches.
DoubleU is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sadaval is defending well for now.
Sadaval on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sadaval blocks a body shot from DoubleU.
Sadaval stalling.
Sadaval leaning against his opponent.
Sadaval just leaning against DoubleU, taking a breather.
DoubleU is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sadaval is defending well for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DoubleU can't find room to land a body shot as Sadaval controls the action.
DoubleU misses with a body punch.
DoubleU misses with a knee strike.
DoubleU missing with knees to the body.
Sadaval tries to throw a body punch but DoubleU avoids it by throwing Sadaval back against the cage.
DoubleU prevents a body shot from Sadaval.
DoubleU blocks a body shot from Sadaval.
DoubleU can't find room to land a body shot as Sadaval controls the action.
DoubleU missing with knees to the body.
Sadaval managing to block the knees to the body from DoubleU.
Sadaval fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DoubleU misses with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Sadaval.
DoubleU misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DoubleU tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sadaval avoids it.
DoubleU tries a knee to the head but Sadaval blocks it.
DoubleU tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
DoubleU throws a knee to the head but misses.
DoubleU being controlled against the cage.
DoubleU struggles to land a body shot inside as Sadaval controls his hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DoubleU misses with a knee strike.
Sadaval taking a breather.
Sadaval prevents a body shot from DoubleU.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xqc DoubleU dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

DoubleU lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Xqc DoubleU seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DoubleU lunges at Sadaval with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sadaval's hand.
Sadaval takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sadaval throws a leg kick
and DoubleU counters with a nice kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by DoubleU. That's going to slow Sadaval down.
Sadaval throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and DoubleU counters with a nice leg kick.
DoubleU lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DoubleU throws a series of strikes that have Sadaval backpedaling.
Sadaval looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sadaval finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sadaval wants to land a leg kick but DoubleU is out of range.
DoubleU feinted there with a counter leg kick.
DoubleU moves out of range of the body kick.
DoubleU throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sadaval throws a head kick but DoubleU moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from DoubleU.
DoubleU blocks a low kick nicely.
Sadaval looks to land a body kick but DoubleU moved away.
Sadaval looks for the body kick but DoubleU saw that one coming.
DoubleU throws a head kick that half lands.
A head kick from DoubleU lands but Sadaval takes it in his stride.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sadaval misses with a kick to the body
and DoubleU counters with a good low kick that Sadaval was not able to check.
DoubleU lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sadaval throws a head kick that misses
and DoubleU counters with a series of strikes. Sadaval will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DoubleU keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sadaval chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before DoubleU can pounce on him.
Sadaval throws a sloppy head kick
and DoubleU counters with a three punch combo that has Sadaval backing up. Sadaval nods at DoubleU to acknowledge the strikes.
DoubleU lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sadaval's sensitive parts.
DoubleU takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

DoubleU gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sadaval misses with a punch on the inside.
Sadaval pressing his opponent against the cage.
DoubleU landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Good body shot from DoubleU.
DoubleU looking to throw knees to the head but Sadaval is blocking nicely.
DoubleU is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sadaval is defending well for now.
Sadaval on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
DoubleU is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sadaval is defending well for now.
DoubleU misses with a hook to the ribs.
DoubleU tries to land knees in the clinch but Sadaval avoids the damage to the body.
Sadaval's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sadaval misses with some punches.
DoubleU lands a body punch.
DoubleU is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sadaval can do to turn this around?
Sadaval blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
DoubleU misses with a knee to the head.
DoubleU being controlled against the cage.
Sadaval just leaning against DoubleU, taking a breather.
Sadaval is struggling to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xqc DoubleU dominated that second round.
That's time! DoubleU's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

DoubleU is looking to slow Sadaval down with leg kicks.
Good work by DoubleU as he checks the leg kick.
DoubleU half committed to a counter leg kick.
Xqc DoubleU is winning the standup battle so far.
DoubleU thumps Sadaval with a low kick.
DoubleU's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sadaval under the eye.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by DoubleU.
DoubleU blocks a head kick by Sadaval.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DoubleU turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
DoubleU moves out of range of the body kick from Sadaval.
DoubleU tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sadaval manages to circle out of the way.
DoubleU scores with a nice body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DoubleU throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sadaval.
A nice leg kick lands there from DoubleU.
A slapping leg kick lands for DoubleU.
Sadaval on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by DoubleU. DoubleU obviously looking to wear him down.
Sadaval walks into a stiff left hand from DoubleU.
Sadaval on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by DoubleU. DoubleU obviously looking to wear him down.
Sadaval throws a low kick but it's checked well by DoubleU.
DoubleU thuds his right hand into Sadaval's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sadaval misses with the body kick
and DoubleU counters with a body kick.
Xqc DoubleU is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DoubleU moves out of range of the leg kick from Sadaval.
As Sadaval backs away, DoubleU returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
DoubleU cracks Sadaval with a good jab.
DoubleU lands a head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DoubleU lands with a hook. Sadaval tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

DoubleU gets a clinch.
DoubleU prevents a body shot from Sadaval.
Sadaval avoiding damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sadaval misses with a hook to the ribs.
Come on Sadaval - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
DoubleU blocks a body shot from Sadaval.

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.
DoubleU misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sadaval.
Sadaval misses with a short punch on the inside.
DoubleU digs a right hand into Sadaval's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sadaval's gas tank.
DoubleU blocks a body shot from Sadaval.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sadaval is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Xqc DoubleU showed his dominance in that final round.
Well DoubleU has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xqc DoubleU!
A very excited looking Xqc DoubleU rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.