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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Kiwi (ranked 984 p4p, 827 weight class) and Horacio Sadaval (ranked 142 p4p, 121 weight class). Kiwi kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Reaper. Sadaval has chosen Prohibido Olvidar as his entrance music. Horacio Sadaval acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bruce Kiwi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Horacio Sadaval!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sadaval takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kiwi looks to land a left hand but Sadaval moved out of range nicely.
Kiwi lands a body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sadaval is defended easily by Kiwi.
Sadaval fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sadaval closes the distance and clinches up with Kiwi, looking for a takedown. Sadaval pushes Kiwi against the cage but Kiwi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bruce Kiwi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horacio Sadaval.
Sadaval fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kiwi to the ground. Sadaval is now in Kiwi's guard.
Kiwi pulls Sadaval in to control the position.
Sadaval engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kiwi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sadaval working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kiwi is looking for a triangle but Sadaval pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sadaval advances to half guard.
Kiwi controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kiwi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sadaval scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sadaval not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kiwi tries to get to full guard but Sadaval has control of the leg.
Sadaval looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kiwi controlling the position for now.
Sadaval with the ground and pound but Kiwi uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sadaval trying to control but Kiwi is working from the bottom.
Sadaval scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kiwi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sadaval trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kiwi keeping moving, preventing Sadaval from controlling successfully.
Sadaval slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sadaval changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kiwi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kiwi explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sadaval looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kiwi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sadaval moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kiwi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sadaval dives in and grabs Kiwi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kiwi pushes down on Sadaval's head and hops out.
Sadaval tries for a takedown but Kiwi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sadaval darts in looking for a takedown but Kiwi gets double underhooks and turns Sadaval into the cage.
Kiwi feints and then cracks Sadaval's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sadaval down.
Bruce Kiwi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kiwi missing with a left hand there. Sadaval was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sadaval with the counter takedown but Kiwi avoids it easily.
Sadaval tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kiwi swivels and escapes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sadaval.
Kiwi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sadaval in his tracks.
Kiwi loads up on a big right hand but Sadaval slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sadaval uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kiwi.
Sadaval feints the counter takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kiwi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sadaval uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kiwi.
Kiwi scores with a leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sadaval.
A big right from Kiwi misses.
Kiwi gets caught napping as Sadaval dives in and scores a takedown. Kiwi manages to retain guard.
Kiwi wants to get back to his feet but Sadaval is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sadaval trying to control but Kiwi is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kiwi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sadaval is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kiwi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Kiwi 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.
Kiwi with a nice calf kick.
Kiwi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sadaval looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kiwi!
Sadaval wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kiwi keeps working.
Kiwi is trying to get back to half guard.
Kiwi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadaval throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kiwi is doing well to control the position and prevent Sadaval from advancing to side control.
Sadaval trying to advance position but Kiwi counters by regaining guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sadaval stopping the sweep attempt from Kiwi.
Horacio Sadaval has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kiwi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sadaval looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kiwi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
Kiwi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sadaval loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kiwi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sadaval defends well.
Kiwi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sadaval.
Kiwi trying to control the position.
Kiwi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sadaval 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.
Kiwi seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sadaval stays in close to Kiwi's body and controls the position.
Kiwi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kiwi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sadaval throws a big elbow that misses.
Kiwi is looking for a triangle but Sadaval pushes his legs off easily.
Sadaval engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sadaval with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kiwi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sadaval can do to turn this around?
That's four 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.
Kiwi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sadaval is one step ahead there.
Sadaval won't allow Kiwi to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kiwi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Kiwi.
Sadaval is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kiwi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kiwi misses with an uppercut.
Bruce Kiwi is winning the standup battle so far.
Sadaval rushes Kiwi and presses him up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sadaval tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kiwi smiles and moves away.
Kiwi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sadaval.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Kiwi dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Kiwi throws a leg kick but Sadaval sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kiwi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sadaval has time to react.
Kiwi misses with a straight left.
Kiwi swings for the body but Sadaval moves out of range.
Sadaval changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kiwi lands an overhand right.
Sadaval goes for a double leg but Kiwi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kiwi continues to drive forward.
Kiwi thuds his right hand into Sadaval's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A slow jab from Kiwi misses its intended target.
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sadaval was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kiwi throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kiwi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sadaval.
Sadaval ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kiwi with a hook.
Kiwi misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sadaval must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kiwi is looking to stand back up but Sadaval counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kiwi.
Sadaval not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kiwi is trying to stand.
Sadaval wants to control but Kiwi is keeping him busy.
Kiwi wants to control but Sadaval is keeping busy.
Sadaval takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sadaval prevents Kiwi from standing back up.
Sadaval with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bruce Kiwi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiwi wants to control but Sadaval is keeping busy.
Sadaval sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kiwi defending well though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sadaval moves nicely into side control.
Kiwi taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kiwi is looking to regain half guard here but Sadaval keeps moving and retains side control.
Kiwi taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiwi taking punishment in the form of punches.
What's Kiwi going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Sadaval in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kiwi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Sadaval lands some shots froms side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Sadaval.
Horacio Sadaval has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kiwi pushes Sadaval away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sadaval gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kiwi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sadaval controls the position from side control.
Who's going to make the next move?
Sadaval slows the pace down.
Kiwi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sadaval throws an elbow but Kiwi slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bruce Kiwi.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kiwi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Kiwi!
An out of breath Bruce Kiwi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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