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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Horacio Sadaval (ranked 1432 p4p, 1572 weight class) and Marc Tong Panong (ranked 167 p4p, 184 weight class). Sadaval comes to the cage accompanied by Prohibido Olvidar. Tong Panong has chosen Tetris Song as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards 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 17 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Horacio Sadaval!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marc Tong Panong!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sadaval circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sadaval throws a right and a left that both miss.
Despite the aggression on Tong Panong's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tong Panong gets a clinch.
Tong Panong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sadaval backwards.
Tong Panong landing knees to the head.
It looks like Horacio Sadaval has been cut.
A short right from Tong Panong.
We've been hearing reports that Sadaval has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tong Panong throws an elbow but it misses.
Tong Panong misses with the head strike.
Tong Panong lands a knee to the head.
Tong Panong pushes off an throws an elbow but Sadaval leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tong Panong utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tong Panong is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sadaval is defending well.
Sadaval breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tong Panong takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tong Panong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sadaval.
Sadaval swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tong Panong.
Sadaval throws a series of punches but Tong Panong moves out of range.
Tong Panong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sadaval falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tong Panong counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sadaval looks to score with a jab to the body but Tong Panong is just out of range.
Sadaval misses the shot to the body.
Tong Panong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tong Panong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sadaval, pushing him back against the cage.
Sadaval breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tong Panong rushes Sadaval and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong trying to land knees to the body.
Sadaval softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tong Panong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sadaval breaks the clinch.
Tong Panong gets tackled into the cage by Sadaval. Sadaval maintains the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sadaval.
Sadaval is trying to force a seperation but Tong Panong has the dominant position.
Tong Panong lands a damaging elbow.
Sadaval prevents the takedown attempt.
Sadaval throws a punch but it's blocked by Tong Panong.
Tong Panong can't find room to land a body shot as Sadaval controls the action.
Sadaval is struggling to control the position.
Tong Panong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sadaval blocks it with crossed arms.
Sadaval tries to circle away but Tong Panong has him pinned against the cage.
A short left from Tong Panong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong misses with a knee strike.
Sadaval avoiding damage as Tong Panong throws knees to the body.
Sadaval's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sadaval scores with a shot to the side of Tong Panong's head.
Sadaval manages to break the clinch.
Sadaval's corner calls for a 1-2. Sadaval obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A head kick misses from Sadaval.
Tong Panong tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tong Panong tries to close the distance and clinch but Sadaval swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tong Panong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sadaval's waist but Sadaval gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tong Panong off to one side.
Horacio Sadaval has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Tong Panong.
Tong Panong pushes Sadaval up against the cage in a clinch.
Sadaval lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sadaval breaks the clinch.
Sadaval gets a clinch.
Sadaval managing to block the knees to the body from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Tong Panong.
Sadaval blocks an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sadaval.
Tong Panong misses with a knee to the head.
Sadaval breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sadaval looks to land a combination but Tong Panong avoids it well.
Tong Panong now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sadaval misses with a head kick.
Sadaval moves into range and clinches up with Tong Panong.
A short left from Sadaval.
Sadaval lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tong Panong backwards.
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.
The cut man is working on Horacio Sadaval's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sadaval has closed the distance and engaged Tong Panong in a clinch.
Tong Panong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sadaval lands an uppercut.
Tong Panong lands a nice uppercut.
Sadaval scores with a shoulder strike.
Sadaval avoids the elbow strike from Tong Panong, against the cage.
Tong Panong wants the takedown. Sadaval is fighting it off but Tong Panong persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sadaval's guard against the cage.
Sadaval is looking to stand up but Tong Panong isn't so interested in that idea.
Sadaval being controlled here, momentarily.
Tong Panong stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Sadaval gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tong Panong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sadaval blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sadaval prevents a body shot from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sadaval.
Sadaval stalling against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sadaval.
Tong Panong drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sadaval gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tong Panong swings wildly with an uppercut but Sadaval uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tong Panong lands with a right to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tong Panong.
Sadaval breaks from the clinch.
Tong Panong fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sadaval misses with a series of wild punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tong Panong! But no joy.
Sadaval falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tong Panong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sadaval throws a lazy right hand but Tong Panong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tong Panong tries to close the distance and clinch but Sadaval swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sadaval tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tong Panong manages to circle out of the way.
Tong Panong tries to clinch there but Sadaval circles away.
Sadaval clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong gets through Sadaval's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sadaval working aggressively here.
Sadaval misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tong Panong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tong Panong pushes Sadaval back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sadaval takes an elbow to the temple.
Tong Panong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tong Panong tries to score a body lock takedown but Sadaval shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Horacio Sadaval has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Tong Panong.
Tong Panong lands a knee to the head.
Tong Panong tries to throw a body punch but Sadaval avoids it by throwing Tong Panong back against the cage.
Tong Panong throws a knee to the head but misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sadaval - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sadaval taking a breather.
Tong Panong has Sadaval pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sadaval manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sadaval lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sadaval throws a punch but it's blocked by Tong Panong.
Tong Panong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tong Panong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tong Panong tries to land a knee to the head but Sadaval blocks with his arms.
Sadaval pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sadaval moves into the clinch.
Marc Tong Panong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tong Panong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sadaval avoids the elbow strike from Tong Panong, against the cage.
Sadaval breaks from the clinch.
Horacio Sadaval is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sadaval throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Sadaval backs off Tong Panong throws a huge counter combo but Sadaval manages to avoid it all.
Tong Panong scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sadaval pushes Tong Panong away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Tong Panong gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Tong Panong trying to control the action but Sadaval is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Tong Panong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Horacio Sadaval's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Tong Panong clinches with his opponent.
Tong Panong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sadaval blocks it with crossed arms.
Sadaval tries to stall but Tong Panong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tong Panong is looking for a takedown.
Sadaval prevents the takedown attempt.
Sadaval taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sadaval throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tong Panong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tong Panong landing knees to the head.
Tong Panong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tong Panong.
A shot in the inside from Tong Panong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tong Panong prevents Sadaval from breaking the clinch.
Sadaval trying to control the position but instead, Tong Panong has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sadaval into the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tong Panong.
Tong Panong is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sadaval pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Horacio Sadaval has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Tong Panong.
Sadaval pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sadaval takes the fight into the clinch.
Sadaval misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sadaval is trying to stall.
Sadaval avoids a wild elbow strike from Tong Panong.
Sadaval lands a body punch.
Sadaval blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tong Panong looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sadaval has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tong Panong lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sadaval is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tong Panong is keeping busy.
Tong Panong misses with some punches.
Tong Panong turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tong Panong manages to end up in side control.
Tong Panong is looking to take a break and control but Sadaval is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tong Panong taking a breather here.
Sadaval is pushing Tong Panong's head away, looking to escape. Tong Panong manages to hold on to the position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sadaval keeps working.
Sadaval is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tong Panong is controlling him well.
The referee asks Tong Panong politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tong Panong prefers to stall for the moment though.
Let's hope that Tong Panong has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Sadaval wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tong Panong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sadaval throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tong Panong.
Sadaval listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sadaval scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tong Panong takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tong Panong shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sadaval cracks Tong Panong with a right hand to the side of the head.
Horacio Sadaval is winning the standup battle so far.
Sadaval closes the distance and clinches.
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 Horacio Sadaval.
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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split 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.
Marc Tong Panong was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm slowing down.... I need to rethink seriously about my future'.
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