PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adel Sadeq (ranked 4610 p4p, 5976 weight class) and Dali Richmond (ranked 570 p4p, 626 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Sadeq
vs
Richmond

190 cm
18
205
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
18
212
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adel Sadeq!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dali Richmond!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Richmond throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sadeq tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Richmond is in Sadeq's guard.
Sadeq keeping moving, preventing Richmond from controlling successfully.
Sadeq utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sadeq looking to hit a scissor sweep but Richmond is one step ahead there.
Sadeq is pulling down on Richmond's head. It's preventing any offense from Richmond, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richmond loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sadeq pulls Richmond in close to prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Richmond loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Sadeq looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Richmond wants to control from the top but Sadeq keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Richmond will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Sadeq was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Richmond.
Richmond doesn't manage to clinch there - Sadeq circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Sadeq misses the target.
Richmond has his takedown stuffed
and Sadeq counters with a stiff right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richmond swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sadeq counters with a stiff right hand.
Richmond tries to clinch up
and Sadeq counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sadeq defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Richmond.
Adel Sadeq has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dali Richmond.
Richmond pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sadeq lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Richmond fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Richmond drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Richmond looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sadeq has one of Richmond's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Richmond tries to stand but Sadeq controls the position and pulls Richmond into his guard.
Richmond trying to control but Sadeq is working from the bottom.
Richmond might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sadeq haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

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.
Sadeq seems keen to control Richmond's posture.
Sadeq looking to hit a scissor sweep but Richmond is one step ahead there.
Richmond throwing strikes from guard but Sadeq blocks nicely.
Richmond wants to stand but Sadeq is controlling his posture from full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sadeq managing to control the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adel Sadeq dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Richmond dives in and grabs Sadeq's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sadeq pushes down on Richmond's head and hops out.
It looked like Sadeq wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Richmond shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sadeq as he jumps to the side.
An attempted straight right counter from Sadeq misses the target.
Richmond rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sadeq moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sadeq is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Richmond can do to turn this around?
Richmond keeps Sadeq at a distance using the push kick.
Richmond shoots in for a takedown but Sadeq shows good takedown defense.
Adel Sadeq has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dali Richmond.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richmond misses with a takedown
and Sadeq counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Richmond is breathing heavily.
Richmond with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sadeq connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Richmond throws a sloppy head kick and Sadeq moves out of range easily.
Richmond shoots in for a double leg but Sadeq sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Richmond throws a body kick that misses
and Sadeq cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Richmond looks to score with a jab to the body but Sadeq is just out of range.
Adel Sadeq is winning the standup battle so far.
Richmond doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sadeq counters with a nice uppercut.
Richmond shoots and misses
and Sadeq counters with a three punch combo that has Richmond backing up. Richmond nods at Sadeq to acknowledge the strikes.
Richmond shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sadeq defends it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Sadeq on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dali Richmond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richmond fails with the takedown

and Sadeq counters with a crisp right hand that drops Richmond! Sadeq lets Richmond back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richmond tries to clinch up
and Sadeq counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sadeq stuffs the takedown attempt from Richmond. Richmond gets slowly back to his feet.
Richmond tries to close the distance and clinch but Sadeq swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richmond with a poor takedown
enabling Sadeq to counter with a crisp jab.
Richmond doesn't manage to clinch there - Sadeq circles away.
Richmond with a poor takedown
enabling Sadeq to counter with a crisp jab.
Richmond has his takedown stuffed
and Sadeq connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sadeq blocks a head kick by Richmond.
It looked like Sadeq wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Richmond fails with the takedown
and Sadeq cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Richmond shoots and misses
and Sadeq counters with a straight right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richmond misses with a takedown attempt

and Sadeq counters with a nice right hand that sends Richmond toppling to the canvas! Richmond scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Sadeq finish him?!

Richmond is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richmond tries to close the distance and clinch but Sadeq swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Richmond is still on wobbly legs! Can Sadeq finish him?
Richmond shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Sadeq counters with a crisp right hand that drops Richmond! Sadeq lets Richmond back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Richmond throws a head kick that misses
and Sadeq scores with a counter punch that sends Richmond to the canvas! Sadeq smells blood - he's punishing Richmond with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Richmond has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adel Sadeq!