PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Horacio Sadaval (ranked 2562 p4p, 3948 weight class) and Limu Emu (ranked 361 p4p, 511 weight class). Sadaval comes to the cage accompanied by Prohibido Olvidar. Horacio Sadaval has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Sadaval
vs
Emu

186 cm
22
201
3 - 4 - 0

189 cm
21
210
2 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Good gas tank

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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 3 - 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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Limu Emu!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Bruno Lombardi and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sadaval tries to clinch but Emu moves out of range.
Emu swats away the attempt to clinch by Sadaval.
Sadaval lands a lovely overhand right.
Emu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've been told by Sadaval's head coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Emu misses with a shot to the body
and Sadaval counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A combination from Emu does no damage.

Sadaval has closed the distance and engaged Emu in a clinch.
Emu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sadaval's elbow.
Emu swings wildly with an uppercut but Sadaval uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Sadaval.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadaval lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Emu lands a right hand.
Sadaval lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sadaval doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sadaval swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Emu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sadaval can't find room to land a body shot as Emu controls the action.
Emu blocks an uppercut.
Emu misses with a punch to the body.
Emu blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Emu as the two fighters clinch.
Sadaval lands a right hand that snaps the head of Emu backwards.
Sadaval lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sadaval fails to land.
Emu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short left from Emu.
Emu has a couple of punches blocked by Sadaval.
Emu blocking some punches.
Emu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sadaval misses with a hook from the clinch.
Emu misses with a body punch.
Sadaval fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Emu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Emu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sadaval blocks a body shot from Emu.
Still in the clinch, Emu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Emu blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Emu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emu blocks an uppercut.
Emu prevents a body shot from Sadaval.
Sadaval blocks a body shot from Emu.
Emu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Emu tries a body shot but Sadaval blocks it.
Emu cracks Sadaval with a nice body shot.
Sadaval scores with a nice hook to the head.
Emu stalling in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Emu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Emu working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Emu.
Sadaval prevents a body shot from Emu.
Emu has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sadaval seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Emu can turn it around.
Sadaval struggles to land a body shot inside as Emu controls his hands.
Sadaval misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sadaval throws a head punch that misses.
Emu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Emu misses with a body punch.
Emu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emu blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sadaval.
Emu misses with some punches.
Emu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Emu scores with a shot to the side of Sadaval's head.
Emu misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Emu - that landed with a thud.
Sadaval is breathing heavily.
Emu tries to throw a body punch but Sadaval avoids it by throwing Emu back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Sadaval.
Emu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sadaval struggles to land a body shot inside as Emu controls his hands.
Sadaval gets through Emu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sadaval tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Emu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sadaval prevents a body shot from Emu.
Emu tries a body shot but Sadaval blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sadaval creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sadaval lands a left hand.
Sadaval tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Emu's elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sadaval fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Emu.
Sadaval throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Emus head.
Sadaval swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Emu trying to stall but Sadaval improves his position.
Sadaval fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sadaval lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Emu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sadaval backwards.
Sadaval misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sadaval swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sadaval tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Emu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sadaval backwards.
Emu blocks an uppercut.
Emu wants to stall.

Emu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Emu misses with a double jab
and Sadaval counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Emu thinking.
Sadaval lands the left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Horacio Sadaval will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Sadaval checks a low kick from Emu.
Sadaval tries to close the distance and clinch up but Emu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Emu throws out a counter right but Sadaval avoids it with no problem.

Sadaval moves into the clinch.
Sadaval throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Emus head.
Emu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sadaval.
Emu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A hook to the body from Sadaval.
Emu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Emu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sadaval lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sadaval.
Sadaval swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadaval swings wildly with an uppercut but Emu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emu pushes Sadaval back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Emu blocking some punches.
Horacio Sadaval has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Emu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sadaval misses with the head strike.
Emu misses with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emu blocks an uppercut.
Emu misses with some punches.
Sadaval lands a nice shot to the body.
Sadaval fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Emu breaks from the clinch.
Emu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sadaval is able to avoid easily.
Emu looks to land a left hand but Sadaval moved out of range nicely.
Emu lands with a nice body punch.
Horacio Sadaval is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Emu circles away from the clinch attempt.

Sadaval drives through and clinches with Emu against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Emu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Emu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sadaval misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sadaval fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Sadaval scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sadaval stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sadaval misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sadaval.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sadaval lands a left hand.
Sadaval misses with a short punch on the inside.
Emu can't find room to land a body shot as Sadaval controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sadaval creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Emu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sadaval tries to throw a body punch but Emu avoids it by throwing Sadaval back against the cage.
Emu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sadaval blocks a body shot from Emu.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Emu.
Emu misses with a punch on the inside.
Emu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Emu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sadaval lands with a left to the head.
Sadaval blocks a body shot from Emu.
Sadaval blocks a body shot from Emu.
Emu misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sadaval fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Emu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Emu working aggressively here.
Sadaval misses with a punch on the inside.
Emu throws a head punch that misses.

Emu manages to break the clinch.
Sadaval slips a jab from Emu.
Emu throws a body shot but no joy.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Emu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sadaval has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sadaval and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sadaval checks the leg kick nicely there.
Emu swings for the body but Sadaval moves out of range.
Emu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sadaval connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Emu misses with a left hand
and Sadaval counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Emu cracks Sadaval with a good jab.
Emu keeps the fight on the outside.
Sadaval tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Emu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sadaval momentarily.
Emu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sadaval counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Emu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sadaval lands a jab to the head.
Emu throws a low kick but Sadaval avoids it.

Sadaval closes the distance and clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Emu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sadaval or not.
Sadaval lands a left hand.
Sadaval throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sadaval tries to throw a body punch but Emu avoids it by throwing Sadaval back against the cage.
A short right from Emu.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sadaval swings wildly with an uppercut but Emu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sadaval swings wildly with an uppercut but Emu uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Horacio Sadaval will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!

Emu throws a leg kick but Sadaval moved away.
Sadaval wants to clinch up but Emu keeps it at a distance.

Sadaval gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Emu.
Emu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Emu misses with a punch to the body.
Sadaval gets through Emu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Emu blocks an uppercut.

Emu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Limu Emu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Emu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Emu misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Sadaval on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emu keeps the fight on the outside.
Sadaval tries to clinch up but Emu circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice leg kick from Emu, right into the meat of the thigh.
Emu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sadaval tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Emu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sadaval.
Sadaval seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Emu.
Emu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sadaval is fending him off so far but Emu persists. Nope, Sadaval circles away and we're back to standing.
Sadaval appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Emu. Sadaval does a little dance to reset his feet.
Emu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Emu throws a big shot that misses.
Emu throws a body shot but no joy.
Sadaval tries to clinch but Emu is having none of it.
Emu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Emu throws a body shot but no joy.

Sadaval closes the distance and pushes Emu back into the cage.
Sadaval throws a head punch that misses.
Limu Emu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Sadaval fails to land.
Sadaval lands with a short shot to the head.
Sadaval lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sadaval lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Emu backwards.
Sadaval misses with some punches.
Sadaval working aggressively here.
Emu has a couple of punches blocked by Sadaval.
Emu tries to throw a body punch but Sadaval avoids it by throwing Emu back against the cage.
Sadaval blocks a body shot from Emu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emu cracks Sadaval with a nice body shot.
Sadaval lands with a left to the head.
Emu tries a body shot but Sadaval blocks it.
Sadaval struggles to land a body shot inside as Emu controls his hands.
Emu tries a body shot but Sadaval blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Emu.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Emu.
Emu tries to throw a body punch but Sadaval avoids it by throwing Emu back against the cage.
Sadaval swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Emu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sadaval misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sadaval blocks an uppercut.

Emu breaks from the clinch.
Sadaval fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sadaval is looking to clinch but Emu is avoiding it.
Emu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sadaval stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sadaval is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sadaval ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sadaval tries to clinch up
and Emu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Emu misses the body punch

and Sadaval counters by clinching up.
Emu can't find room to land a body shot as Sadaval controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Emu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emu stalls.
Emu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sadaval fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Emu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sadaval is looking to clinch but Emu is avoiding it.
Emu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Emu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Emu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sadaval wants to clinch but Emu slips to the side
letting Emu counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sadaval tries to clinch up.
Emu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sadaval is looking to clinch.
Sadaval fails with an attempt to clinch.
Emu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sadaval counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Horacio Sadaval is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A low kick from Emu is predictable there

and Sadaval counters by moving into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Limu Emu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sadaval 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Horacio Sadaval!
After the fight, Horacio Sadaval was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.