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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Horacio Sadaval (ranked 3950 p4p, 5922 weight class) and Tom Cullen (ranked 492 p4p, 591 weight class). Sadaval comes to the cage accompanied by Prohibido Olvidar. Cullen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by NO MAIDENS?!?!?!?!?. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Horacio Sadaval!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tom Cullen!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Cullen.
Sadaval thuds his shin into the meat of Cullen's side.
Cullen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sadaval.
Cullen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sadaval manages to avoid it.
Sadaval changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cullen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cullen is looking to regain half guard here but Sadaval keeps moving and retains side control.
Sadaval working the head and body with strikes.
Cullen can't do much from the bottom here.
Sadaval throws a strike aimed at the side of Cullen's head but Cullen avoids it well.
Sadaval in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sadaval creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee asks Sadaval politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sadaval prefers to stall for the moment though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cullen wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Cullen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sadaval takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cullen is trying to maintain the position but Sadaval is very close to passing his half guard.
Sadaval throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cullen is looking to improve his position.
Cullen trying to hold on to Sadaval's head to control him but Sadaval postures up.
Sadaval lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sadaval is keen to just control but Cullen is a slippery customer.
Sadaval is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cullen tries to roll over but Sadaval keeps him under control.
Sadaval drops an elbow to the side of Cullen's head.
Cullen trying to control here.
Sadaval thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sadaval not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sadaval prevents Cullen from improving his position.
Sadaval sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cullen defending well though.
Sadaval prevents Cullen from improving his position.
Sadaval sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cullen defending well though.
Sadaval wants to control but Cullen is keeping him busy.
Sadaval landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cullen tries to get to full guard but Sadaval has control of the leg.
Sadaval working Cullen over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sadaval scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cullen is trying to get back to full guard.
Sadaval throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sadaval prevents Cullen from standing back up.
Cullen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sadaval throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cullen tries to roll over but Sadaval keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sadaval thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cullen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cullen wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Horacio Sadaval dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sadaval drives through with a takedown into Cullen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cullen controls Sadaval momentarily but Sadaval frees himself.
Sadaval makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cullen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sadaval is one step ahead there.
Sadaval slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sadaval prevents Cullen from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadaval throws a big right hand that misses.
Cullen is trying to control the position but Sadaval postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cullen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cullen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sadaval is aware though and is defending well.
Sadaval seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sadaval missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sadaval looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sadaval drives through with a takedown into Cullen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sadaval in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cullen wants to sweep but no luck.
Sadaval controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sadaval is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cullen can do to turn this around?
Sadaval pushing down on Cullen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cullen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sadaval.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sadaval lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Sadaval there.
Cullen controlling the position for now.
Sadaval drops an elbow to the side of Cullen's head.
Cullen trying to control from the bottom.
Cullen manages to get to full guard.
Sadaval postures up in Cullen's guard and throws a big left but Cullen blocks it.
Sadaval lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sadaval makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sadaval missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sadaval wants to control from the top but Cullen keeps moving.
Cullen wants to stand up but Sadaval is controlling him.
Sadaval preventing the sweep.
Cullen wants to improve his position but instead Sadaval has moved into half guard.
Sadaval not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cullen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cullen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cullen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sadaval manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cullen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sadaval avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sadaval manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cullen manages to get himself to full guard.
Sadaval wants to control from the top but Cullen keeps moving.
Cullen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sadaval is controlling him.
Sadaval in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sadaval postures up and lands a big shot to Cullen's brow.
Sadaval throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Horacio Sadaval dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Cullen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sadaval closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cullen circles away.
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cullen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sadaval shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cullen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sadaval trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sadaval preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadaval is working Cullen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sadaval controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cullen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cullen wants to get back to his feet but Sadaval is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sadaval loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sadaval with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cullen working a defensive guard here.
Sadaval scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sadaval trying to control but Cullen is working from the bottom.
Cullen wants to stand up but Sadaval is controlling him.
Sadaval with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sadaval cracks Cullen with a solid left hand.
Sadaval lands a couple of digs.
Cullen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sadaval trying to control but Cullen is working from the bottom.
Cullen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sadaval can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sadaval is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tom Cullen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cullen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Horacio Sadaval has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cullen throws a nice looking combination but Sadaval bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sadaval shoots in and gets a takedown into Cullen's guard.
Cullen is looking to sweep but instead, Sadaval has passed into half guard.
Sadaval throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sadaval missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cullen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sadaval trying to control the position from guard on top but Cullen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sadaval in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sadaval postures up.
Sadaval throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cullen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sadaval throwing strikes from guard but Cullen blocks nicely.
Sadaval missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sadaval stopping the sweep attempt from Cullen.
Sadaval is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sadaval loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sadaval fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Horacio Sadaval. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sadaval darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tom Cullen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Horacio Sadaval is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sadaval is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Horacio Sadaval showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sadaval, 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Horacio Sadaval!
Horacio Sadaval bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Tom Cullen was interviewed post fight and said 'My managers gonna drop me anyways soooooo'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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