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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeffrey Sarpong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Octavio Saades (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saades has chosen The Ho Train as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Octavio Saades was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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187 lbs
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185 lbs
19 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Great elbows
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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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
30 - 10 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jeffrey Sarpong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Octavio Saades!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sarpong has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Saades.
Saades throws a body shot but no joy.
Saades takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sarpong.
Sarpong lands a leg kick that knocks Saades off balance momentarily.
Saades looks for the body kick but Sarpong saw that one coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Saades.
Sarpong lands a body shot.
Saades throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sarpong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saades throws the left hand but Sarpong avoids the punch easily.
Sarpong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sarpong misses with a body kick.
Saades moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Saades throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jeffrey Sarpong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sarpong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sarpong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saades connects with a nice looking jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sarpong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Saades swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sarpong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarpong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sarpong motions for Saades to come forward. Sarpong throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Saades fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sarpong is out of range.
A good leg kick by Sarpong.
Sarpong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Saades. Saades obviously looking to wear him down.
Sarpong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saades.
Sarpong blocks a head kick by Saades.
Sarpong blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Sarpong misses the target.
Sarpong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeffrey Sarpong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saades misses with a low kick.
Saades stuns Sarpong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sarpong misses the jab.
Octavio Saades is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sarpong blocks the body kick.
Sarpong lets loose with a powerful body kick. Saades will feel that in the morning.
Saades walks into a straight right hand from Sarpong.
Sarpong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saades wants to land a leg kick but Sarpong is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saades lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Saades blocks a leg kick.
Sarpong backing away here, and Saades unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarpong connects with the punch.
Sarpong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saades scores with a jab. Sarpong acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Saades throws a looping overhand right but Sarpong ducks down to avoid it.
Sarpong throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sarpong keeps Saades at a distance using the push kick.
Saades takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Saades connects with a nice looking jab.
Saades tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saades tries to land a leg kick but Sarpong saw it coming and moves away.
Saades ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sarpong moves away.
Sarpong takes one to the chin there.
Saades has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sarpong.
Sarpong throws a right hand that misses
letting Saades counter with a right hand.
It looks like Jeffrey Sarpong has been cut.
Saades lands a jab.
Saades looks to score with a jab to the body but Sarpong is just out of range.
Saades takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sarpong throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saades lands a slapping body shot.
Sarpong lands a leg kick that knocks Saades off balance momentarily.
Good work by Sarpong as he checks the leg kick.
Sarpong scores with a shot to the body.
Sarpong throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sarpong tries for a takedown but Saades sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sarpong throws a leg kick
so Saades counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sarpong wants to sweep here but Saades controlling him for the moment.
Saades controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sarpong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saades is one step ahead there.
Sarpong has control of Saades's left arm, preventing Saades from doing any damage.
Sarpong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarpong wants to control but Saades passes easily into half guard.
Sarpong is holding on to half guard well.
Sarpong tries to roll over but Saades keeps him under control.
Sarpong makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sarpong.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Saades controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sarpong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Octavio Saades dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeffrey Sarpong's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Saades chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sarpong can pounce on him.
Saades throws the left hand but Sarpong avoids the punch easily.
Sarpong jabs Saades right on the nose. Saades blinks but takes it well.
Sarpong explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Saades takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sarpong staying out of range there.
Saades tries to work over Sarpong's front leg with a kick but Sarpong checks it.
Saades throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saades pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sarpong is out of range and Saades settles back down.
Octavio Saades seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saades connects with a high kick.
Saades moves forwards but Sarpong connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sarpong misses with a straight right.
Saades fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sarpong manages to avoid it.
Sarpong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Saades.
A jab from Sarpong misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Saades.
Saades checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saades! But no joy.
Sarpong ducks under a wild hook from Saades.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarpong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Saades. That snapped Sarpong's head back.
Sarpong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Saades throws a head kick that misses.
Sarpong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Saades.
Saades attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sarpong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sarpong misses with a looping left.
Saades feints a counter leg kick.
Saades bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saades misses with an uppercut. Sarpong saw that one coming.
Saades uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sarpong.
Sarpong sets himself, and Saades steps forward looking for the clinch! Sarpong avoids it this time.
Sarpong needs to keep his hands up - Saades had a free shot at his head there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Saades. That's going to slow Sarpong down.
Sarpong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saades sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sarpong on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sarpong throws an off balance right hand
and Saades counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Saades working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarpong tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Saades wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Saades is looking to take a break and control but Sarpong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sarpong is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sarpong actively working from the bottom here.
Saades trying to control the action but Sarpong is working from the bottom.
Saades is taking a breather. Sarpong says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Saades throwing shots but Sarpong is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saades throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sarpong is trying to control but can't.
Sarpong is pressing down on Saades's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Saades looking to pass the guard.
Saades stands up over Sarpong, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sarpong looking for a sweep. Not yet Sarpong, not yet.
Sarpong is working hard here to advance position.
Sarpong is trying to keep Saades in close.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Saades has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saades trying to control but Sarpong is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Saades lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarpong misses with a body shot.
Sarpong pushes Saades away with a front kick.
Saades feints a jab promting Sarpong to slip. Saades then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sarpong slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sarpong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Saades avoids the body shot from Sarpong.
Saades throws a leg kick which misses Sarpong's front leg but catches the back leg as Sarpong tries to avoid it.
Good shot there by Sarpong.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sarpong, right into the meat.
Sarpong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saades's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Saades takes one to the side of the head.
Sarpong takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A swing and a miss from Sarpong.
Saades is looking to score with low kicks.
Sarpong tries to counter with a takedown but Saades is quick to defend against it.
That kick from Sarpong tenderised Saades's leg. Saades is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sarpong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Saades was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sarpong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Octavio Saades showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jeffrey Sarpong's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Sarpong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Saades throws a body kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Sarpong misses the target.
Saades looks for the body kick but Sarpong saw that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Saades.
A punch lands to the side of Saades 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Saades motions for Sarpong to come forward. Saades throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sarpong throws a leg kick but Saades moved away.
Sarpong scores with a leg kick.
Sarpong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saades throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sarpong.
Saades closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sarpong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saades swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sarpong.
Saades misses with a straight right.
Sarpong drops down looking for a counter takedown but Saades sprawls and moves away.
Sarpong lands a glancing blow to the side of Saades's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saades. Sarpong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saades throws a head kick that misses.
Saades looks to score with a jab to the body but Sarpong is just out of range.
Sarpong connects with a nice looking jab.
Saades throws a hook but Sarpong avoids it easily.
Sarpong 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.
Saades is adopting a defensive guard.
Sarpong stands up over Saades, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sarpong is looking to work some ground and pound but Saades has wrist control.
Sarpong trying to move into half guard but instead Saades has managed to sweep!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarpong controlling Saades's posture.
Sarpong isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Saades stacks Sarpong on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Saades!
Sarpong tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Saades wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Saades trying to control the action but Sarpong is working from the bottom.
Saades decides to stand back up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sarpong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sarpong throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saades slips a jab from Sarpong.
Saades steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sarpong.
Sarpong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saades counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Saades lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saades lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sarpong has a couple of punches blocked by Saades.
Saades goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Saades.
Saades lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sarpong.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sarpong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Saades has him pressed against the cage.
Saades scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Saades breaks from the clinch.
Saades is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sarpong.
Sarpong misses the shot to the body.
Sarpong misses with a left hand
and Saades counters by clinching up.
Sarpong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Saades misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saades lands a body punch.
Saades lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sarpong backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sarpong.
Saades lands a left hand.
Saades lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sarpong working Saades over with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Saades.
Octavio Saades is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sarpong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sarpong tries to circle away but Saades has him pinned against the cage.
Jeffrey Sarpong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sarpong trying to land knees to the body.
Sarpong tries to break the clinch but Saades is controlling the position.
Sarpong looking to slow down the pace here.
Saades lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Saades lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saades lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sarpong takes a shot to the head.
Saades lands with a left to the head.
Saades tries to throw a body punch but Sarpong avoids it by throwing Saades back against the cage.
Saades lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Saades scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sarpong is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
Octavio Saades comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Saades has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Octavio Saades!
Octavio Saades seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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