Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#1109 Bond v Honorio
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1#
Distefano throws a shot from downtown. Sadaval moves away and avoids it.
Sadaval throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sadaval falls off balance throwing a combination
and Distefano counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Horacio Sadaval has been cut.
Sadaval fails with an attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Sadaval.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Sadaval, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Distefano tries a head kick but it misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sadaval crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Distefano - the referee stops the clock and Sadaval gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Distefano. Sadaval manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sadaval throws a right hand that Distefano ducks under and follows up with a left that Distefano also avoids with ease.#T1#
Sadaval moves to clinch but Distefano breaks away #KD2#
and Distefano counters with a crisp one two that drops Sadaval! Distefano thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Sadaval to his feet! Sadaval is in big trouble!
Sadaval misses with a body shot
and Distefano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Sadaval is rocked!
Sadaval lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Distefano circles away quickly and effectively.
Distefano wobbles Sadaval with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Distefano dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Sadaval to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eric Distefano!
An out of breath Eric Distefano thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GAMMA#1104 Hawk v Super
Date: Oct 19, 2024

#R1#
Shakaromanov swats away the attempt to clinch by Sadaval.
A telegraphed right hand from Shakaromanov misses the target.
Sadaval throws a right and a left that Shakaromanov avoids nicely.
Shakaromanov lands a lovely overhand right.
Sadaval slips under a jab from Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sadaval takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT2#It looks like Horacio Sadaval has been cut.
Sadaval misses with a few strikes there.
Shakaromanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakaromanov slips a straight right by Sadaval.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shakaromanov! But no joy.
Shakaromanov jabs Sadaval right on the nose. Sadaval blinks but takes it well.
Shakaromanov pushes Sadaval away with a front kick.#CL#
Sadaval instigates a clinch. #T1##BC#
Sadaval's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Sadaval fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shakaromanov, pushing him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Sadaval escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sadaval uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shakaromanov.
Sadaval connects with a leg kick.
Sadaval uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shakaromanov has time to react.
Shakaromanov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sadaval.
Sadaval uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shakaromanov has time to react.
Sadaval falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shakaromanov counters with a series of strikes. Sadaval will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
Shakaromanov jabs Sadaval right on the nose. Sadaval blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shakaromanov misses with a series of wild punches.
Shakaromanov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shakaromanov misses with a hook. Sadaval ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Sadaval moves into the clinch successfully.
Shakaromanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sadaval lands an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Shakaromanov. #BC#
Sadaval breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sadaval tries to close the distance and clinch but Shakaromanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Shakaromanov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sadaval counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shakaromanov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
Sadaval gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Shakaromanov breaks from the clinch.
Sadaval misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Shakaromanov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sadaval is looking to clinch.
Sadaval tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Shakaromanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shakaromanov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sadaval darts in trying to clinch#KD2#
and Shakaromanov counters with a nice right hand that sends Sadaval toppling to the canvas! Sadaval scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Shakaromanov finish him?!#ROC2#Sadaval is rocked!#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shakaromanov connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Sadaval covering up! Shakaromanov comes in with a big uppercut and Sadaval goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mehmet Shakaromanov!
Mehmet Shakaromanov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#1096 Mesquita v Yamasaki
Date: Sep 21, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Sadaval closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Bukowski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Bukowski takes the fight into the clinch.
Bukowski misses with some punches.
Sadaval is trying to force a seperation but Bukowski has the dominant position.#BC2#
Sadaval breaks from the clinch.
Bukowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Sadaval is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sadaval is looking to clinch.
Bukowski just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Bukowski misses. #CL2#
Sadaval clinches up against the cage.
Bukowski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadaval wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sadaval misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sadaval misses with a punch on the inside.
Bukowski working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Sadaval prevents the takedown attempt. #BC#
Bukowski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bukowski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Bukowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bukowski throws a body shot but no joy.
Bukowski misses with a straight right.
Sadaval steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bukowski.
Sadaval tries to clinch up.
Bukowski cracks Sadaval with an open hand slap.
Bukowski shoots in but Sadaval avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sadaval scores with a spinning back kick!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sadaval has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bukowski misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from Sadaval does no damage.
Bukowski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sadaval connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sadaval looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2#
A left lands for Bukowski.
Sadaval tries to clinch up but Bukowski circles away and keeps his distance.
Charles Bukowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bukowski misses with a takedown attempt
and Sadaval counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sadaval slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bukowski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bukowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sadaval.
Sadaval is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
Sadaval takes the fight into the clinch.
Sadaval stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Bukowski manages to break the clinch.
Sadaval scores with a three punch combo!
Sadaval avoids the body shot from Bukowski. #TD#
Bukowski decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sadaval is trying to escape back to his feet but Bukowski uses the scramble to pass into side control. #T3#
Sadaval is trying to get back to his feet.
Bukowski wants to control but Sadaval is keeping him busy.
Bukowski in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bukowski wants to control but Sadaval is keeping him busy.
Sadaval wants to get back to his feet but Bukowski drags him back down.
Sadaval is looking to get back to his feet here but Bukowski is keeping cool and he's managed to take Sadaval's back.
Bukowski has Sadaval flattened out and is raining down punches. #T4#
Bukowski trying to control.
Bukowski scores with strikes from the back.
Bukowski throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Sadaval trying to get back to his feet but Bukowski is in full control for now.
Sadaval is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
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 Charles Bukowski 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.#R2#
Bukowski darts in looking for a takedown but Sadaval gets double underhooks and turns Bukowski into the cage.
Sadaval is looking for the big counter here.
Bukowski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sadaval pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sadaval misses the shot to the body.
Sadaval takes one on the button.
No joy there for Sadaval, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bukowski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sadaval pinned against the cage. Sadaval gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Bukowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sadaval looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bukowski shoots in looking for a takedown. Sadaval tries to sprawl out of it but Bukowski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sadaval manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bukowski swats away the attempt to clinch by Sadaval.
Bukowski tries to clinch but Sadaval is having none of it. #TD#
Bukowski closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sadaval's guard.#T1#
Bukowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sadaval wants to get back to his feet but Bukowski is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES2#
Sadaval has his feet on Bukowski's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Bukowski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sadaval tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bukowski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sadaval waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bukowski.
Bukowski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sadaval cracks Bukowski with a good jab.
Bukowski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sadaval throws a series of punches but Bukowski moves out of range. #T2#
Sadaval throws a right hand that Bukowski ducks under and follows up with a left that Bukowski also avoids with ease.
Sadaval tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bukowski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sadaval is looking to clinch but Bukowski is avoiding it.
Bukowski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bukowski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Bukowski closes the distance and pushes Sadaval back into the cage.#BC#
Bukowski manages to break the clinch.
Sadaval tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bukowski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bukowski throwing a counter right hand but Sadaval manages to avoid it.
Bukowski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sadaval sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sadaval doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bukowski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sadaval defends it nicely.
Bukowski moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSadaval.
Bukowski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3##TD#
Bukowski bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sadaval is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bukowski asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Bukowski landing strikes.
Sadaval is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bukowski has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Sadaval parries the strikes from Bukowski easily there. Bukowski is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sadaval to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bukowski is putting a hurting on Sadaval here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sadaval wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Check out the look on Bukowski's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #T4##ES2#
Sadaval throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Sadaval throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bukowski.
Bukowski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sadaval is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bukowski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sadaval on the side of the head.
Bukowski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bukowski lands a nice looking body shot.
Sadaval throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Bukowski tries to keep at a distance but Sadaval has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Horacio Sadaval showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice uppercut lands for Bukowski. That snapped Sadaval's head back.
Sadaval slips under a jab from Bukowski.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sadaval! But no joy.#CL2#
Sadaval moves into range and clinches up with Bukowski.
Sadaval wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bukowski has him pressed against the cage.
Sadaval misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bukowski lands with a light punch inside.
Bukowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sadaval lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bukowski misses with a body punch.
Sadaval lands a hook that snaps the head of Bukowski backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bukowski lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Bukowski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sadaval scores with a hook.
Sadaval throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sadaval keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Sadaval's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
No luck for Bukowski with that takedown attempt.
A jab from Bukowski does it's job there.
Sadaval stuffs the takedown attempt from Bukowski. Bukowski gets slowly back to his feet.
Bukowski has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Bukowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bukowski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sadaval paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bukowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sadaval is looking for the big counter here.
Bukowski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sadaval's head.
Bukowski throws a body punch but Sadaval moves out of range.
Bukowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sadaval was well out of range. Poor timing from Bukowski.
A nice side step and Sadaval releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sadaval keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bukowski.
Bukowski lands a nice hook to Sadaval's body. Sadaval takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2##CL2#
Sadaval clinches up with Bukowski and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Sadaval. #BC#
Bukowski manages to break the clinch.
Bukowski misses with a takedown attempt
and Sadaval counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab, jab by Sadaval - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Sadaval. #CL2#
Sadaval drives through and clinches with Bukowski against the cage.
Bukowski struggles to land a body shot inside as Sadaval controls his hands.
Bukowski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sadaval gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bukowski misses with a body punch.
Sadaval working aggressively here.
Bukowski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bukowski misses with the head strike.
Sadaval blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Sadaval dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sadaval working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Horacio Sadaval seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bukowski working aggressively here.
A short left from Sadaval.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sadaval scores with a shoulder strike.
A bit of stalling here from Sadaval.
Sadaval will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bukowski up against the cage.
Sadaval lands with a short shot to the head.
Sadaval stops a takedown attempt from Bukowski.
Sadaval lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bukowski throws a head punch that misses.
Sadaval gets through Bukowski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
A short right from Bukowski on the inside.
Bukowski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sadaval is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sadaval looking to stall.
Sadaval blocking some punches.
Bukowski tries to throw a body punch but Sadaval avoids it by throwing Bukowski back against the cage.
Sadaval is stalling here.
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 left hand.
Bukowski misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Sadaval breaks the clinch.
Bukowski fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Bukowski shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sadaval wants to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Horacio Sadaval comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sadaval has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Horacio Sadaval!
In his post fight interview, Horacio Sadaval started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: GAMMA#1091 Fuguego v Malley
Date: Aug 31, 2024

#R1#
Nice shot by Sadaval.
Sadaval tries to clinch up but Dancer circles away and keeps his distance.
Sadaval throws a right hand that Dancer ducks under and follows up with a left that Dancer also avoids with ease.
Nice defenses there by Sadaval.
Dancer wants to clinch but Sadaval slips to the side
and Dancer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dancer doesn't manage to clinch there - Sadaval circles away.
A head kick misses from Dancer.
A big left from Dancer misses.
Sadaval steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dancer.
Good work by Sadaval as he checks the leg kick.
Sadaval misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sadaval defending well as Dancer loads up on a big left hand.
Dancer sets himself, and Sadaval steps forward looking for the clinch! Dancer avoids it this time.
Dancer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sadaval looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dancer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dancer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dancer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Dancer misses the target.
Sadaval blocks a head kick by Dancer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sadaval steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dancer.
Sadaval on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Sadaval checks a low kick from Dancer.
Dancer connects with a high kick. #CUT#It looks like Horacio Sadaval has been cut.
Dancer cracks Sadaval with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dancer misses with a straight left.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sadaval has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Dancer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sadaval slips under a jab from Dancer.
Dancer tries a head kick but it misses.
Sadaval lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sadaval uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dancer.#CL2#
Sadaval clinches with his opponent.
Dancer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Sadaval breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dancer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sadaval lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dancer backs up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sadaval throws a head kick but Dancer moves out of range.
Dancer throws a jab but it's blocked by Sadaval. #T2##CL#
Dancer takes the fight into the clinch.
Sadaval blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Dancer.
Dancer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dancer working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Sadaval fails to land.
Sadaval's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Come on Sadaval - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sadaval lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Sadaval. #BC2#
Sadaval's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dancer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sadaval misses with the combination.
Tom Dancer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sadaval throws a series of punches but Dancer moves out of range. #T3#
Dancer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dancer throws a hook but Sadaval avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Dancer.
Nice shot by Sadaval.#CL2#
Sadaval drives through and clinches with Dancer against the cage. #BC2#
Sadaval's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Sadaval pushes Dancer up against the cage in a clinch.
Sadaval has a couple of punches blocked by Dancer.
Dancer has a couple of punches blocked by Sadaval.
I was talking to Dancer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dancer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dancer as Sadaval tries to tie him up.
Dancer misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Sadaval manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Dancer misses.
Sadaval wants to counter with a clinch but Dancer pushes him away.
Dancer throws a head kick that misses. #T4##CL2#
Sadaval darts in and clinches Dancer up against the cage.
Dancer misses with a body punch.
Sadaval is looking to break free of the clinch but Dancer has double underhooks.
Dancer tries to work over Sadaval's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Sadaval breaks from the clinch.
Dancer misses with a straight right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dancer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sadaval lands a jab.
Dancer throws a nice head kick!
The fight stays on the outside here - Sadaval looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dancer throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dancer tries to land a leg kick but Sadaval saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dancer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dancer throws a head kick that misses.
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 Tom Dancer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Horacio Sadaval's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Sadaval avoids a kick to the body.
Dancer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sadaval under the eye.
Dancer connects with a solid leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sadaval darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Good work by Sadaval as he checks the leg kick.
Sadaval connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dancer's hands.
Dancer tries to close the distance and clinch but Sadaval swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dancer slips a jab and a cross from Sadaval.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dancer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Despite the aggression on Sadaval's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Dancer moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadaval blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Sadaval pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dancer throws a sloppy head kick and Sadaval moves out of range easily.
Dancer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sadaval.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dancer takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT2#It looks like Tom Dancer has been cut.
Sadaval avoids the head kick by Dancer. #T1#
Dancer throws a sloppy head kick and Sadaval moves out of range easily.
Sadaval takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A head kick from Dancer lands but Sadaval takes it in his stride.
A lazy body kick from Dancer #CL2#
and Sadaval moves into the clinch.
Sadaval working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Dancer breaks the clinch.
Dancer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sadaval manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Sadaval.
Dancer throws a head kick but Sadaval moves out of range. #CL2#
Sadaval instigates a clinch.
Dancer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sadaval lands a right hand.
A frustrated look appears on Sadaval's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dancer pushes Sadaval back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Sadaval breaks from the clinch.
Sadaval misses with a double jab. #T2#
Sadaval throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dancer.
Sadaval wants to clinch up but Dancer keeps it at a distance.
Dancer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sadaval throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dancer takes one to the side of the head. #CL#
Dancer closes the distance and clinches.
Sadaval is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Sadaval breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Horacio Sadaval is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dancer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dancer misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Sadaval drives through and clinches with Dancer against the cage.
Dancer prevents a body shot from Sadaval. #BC2#
Sadaval escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Dancer.
Sadaval throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T3#
A head kick misses from Dancer.
Dancer scores with a head kick.
Sadaval fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dancer throws the left hand but Sadaval avoids the punch easily.
Sadaval throws a counter combo.
Dancer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sadaval sizes up Dancer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sadaval moves out of range of the strikes.
Sadaval steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dancer.
Dancer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dancer throws an overhand right that lands on Sadaval's shoulder, as Sadaval tries to avoid the shot.
Sadaval tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sadaval moves away from the strike by Dancer. #CL2#
Sadaval moves into range and clinches up with Dancer.
A right hook to the body lands for Sadaval.
Still in the clinch, Sadaval scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dancer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sadaval blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dancer lands a left hand.
Horacio Sadaval seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dancer misses with a punch on the inside.
Sadaval misses with a body punch.
Sadaval blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dancer.
Dancer has a couple of punches blocked by Sadaval.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sadaval gets through Dancer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dancer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dancer struggles to land a body shot inside as Sadaval controls his hands.
Sadaval blocking some punches.
Dancer misses with a body punch.
Dancer misses with a punch on the inside.
Sadaval tries to work over Dancer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dancer tries to work over Sadaval's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dancer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sadaval lands a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Horacio Sadaval will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Dancer tries to clinch but Sadaval moves out of range.
Sadaval fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sadaval walks into a jab.
Dancer lands with a right hand.
Sadaval looks to throw the jab but Dancer is out of range.
Dancer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice uppercut there from Dancer.
Sadaval takes one on the button.
Dancer misses the jab.
Good shot there by Sadaval.
Dancer tries a head kick but it misses.
Dancer throws a lazy head kick
and Sadaval counters with a nice uppercut.
Tom Dancer is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Sadaval moves into range and clinches up with Dancer.#BC2#
Sadaval breaks from the clinch.
Dancer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Dancer.
Sadaval avoids the head kick by Dancer.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sadaval! But no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Dancer doesn't manage to clinch there - Sadaval circles away.
Dancer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sadaval connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sadaval uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dancer.
Dancer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dancer missing with a left hand there. Sadaval was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dancer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Sadaval has knocked Dancer down with a huge combo! Sadaval steps away and waves a wobbly Dancer back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Dancer is rocked!
Sadaval connects with a stiff jab that staggers Dancer - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). 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.

Event: GAMMA#1067 River v Hanson
Date: Jun 01, 2024

#R1#
Sadaval wants to clinch.
It seemed like Takeda was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Takeda smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sadaval wants to clinch up but Takeda keeps it at a distance.
Takeda lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A big right from Takeda misses.
Takeda throws a right hand that misses
and Sadaval connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Takeda has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sadaval misses with an uppercut.
Takeda shoots in but no luck this time.
As Takeda tries to get set, Sadaval tries to push him back and clinch up but Takeda manages to avoid the attempt.
Takeda lands with a hook. Sadaval tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeda throws the left hand but Sadaval avoids the punch easily.
Takeda sizes up Sadaval with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Takeda gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sadaval counters with a right hand to the body.
Sadaval ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takeda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sadaval.
Sadaval slips under a jab from Takeda.#T1#
Takeda looks to land a right hand but Sadaval moved out of range.
Takeda might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Takeda shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sadaval counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sadaval rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takeda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sadaval looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Takeda looks to throw the jab but Sadaval is out of range.
Takeda throws a right hand that misses
and Sadaval counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sadaval tries to clinch up but Takeda circles away and keeps his distance.
Horacio Sadaval is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sadaval walks into a stiff left hand from Takeda.
Takeda takes one on the button.
Nice shot by Takeda.
Sadaval ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takeda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sadaval sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Takeda doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sadaval counters with a stiff right hand.
Horacio Sadaval has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuki Takeda.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sadaval ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sadaval throwing a counter right hand but Takeda manages to avoid it.#T2#
Sadaval lands an overhand right.
Sadaval avoids a punch combination nicely.
Takeda shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sadaval but Sadaval pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As Takeda tries to get set, Sadaval tries to push him back and clinch up but Takeda manages to avoid the attempt.
Takeda misses with a hook. Sadaval ducked under it nicely.
Sadaval throws a series of punches but Takeda moves out of range.
Sadaval ducks right into an uppercut from Takeda.
A jab lands there for Sadaval.
Sadaval has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sadaval there as he acknowledges the shot.
Takeda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sadaval cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Takeda keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sadaval is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sadaval keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Takeda throws a looping overhand right but Sadaval ducks down to avoid it.
Takeda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sadaval sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sadaval tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takeda swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3##TD2#
Takeda closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sadaval quickly recovers to half guard.
Sadaval is looking to escape.
Takeda thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sadaval avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Takeda. #ES#
Sadaval pushes Takeda off and gets back to his feet.
Takeda tries for a takedown but Sadaval circles away easily
and Sadaval counters with a straight right hand.
Takeda walks into a left hand.
Takeda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sadaval uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takeda.
Takeda scores with a jab. Sadaval acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sadaval scores with a three punch combo!
Takeda scores with a punch to the head.
Takeda lands with a right hand.
Takeda doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sadaval counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T4#
Takeda misses with a takedown attempt
and Sadaval counters with a straight right hand.
Sadaval thuds a left hand into Takeda's body.
Takeda looks winded!
A jab lands there for Sadaval.
A left lands for Takeda.
Takeda throws a jab when Sadaval was well out of range.
Takeda shoots for a takedown but Sadaval saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sadaval scores with a nice right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sadaval looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Takeda swats away the attempt to clinch by Sadaval.
Kazuki Takeda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sadaval thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takeda sizes up Sadaval with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sadaval swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Takeda throws a jab when Sadaval was well out of range.
Takeda throws a lazy uppercut
and Sadaval connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takeda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sadaval circles away.
Sadaval went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
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.
That's time! Sadaval's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sadaval is looking to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Takeda.
Takeda scores with a sloppy right hand. Sadaval should have avoided that one.
Nice sprawl there from Sadaval as Takeda shoots in.#CL#
Sadaval gets a clinch.
Takeda misses with the head strike.
Takeda swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD2#
Takeda lands a takedown into guard.
Takeda missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Takeda prevents Sadaval from getting back to his feet.
Takeda looking to sit in guard and control but Sadaval gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SU#
Sadaval stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Takeda shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sadaval but Sadaval pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Takeda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Horacio Sadaval has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuki Takeda.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sadaval keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Takeda takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Takeda shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sadaval defends it nicely.#CL#
Sadaval fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Takeda, pushing him back against the cage.
Sadaval working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sadaval lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sadaval lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takeda backwards.
Sadaval lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takeda backwards.
Sadaval tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takeda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takeda has a couple of punches blocked by Sadaval.
Sadaval lands an uppercut.
Sadaval blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Sadaval escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sadaval wants to clinch up but Takeda keeps it at a distance.
Takeda swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Takeda looks to land a left hand but Sadaval moved out of range nicely.
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!
Takeda throws a combination that misses
and Sadaval counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Takeda thinking.
Takeda has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Sadaval counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Sadaval escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sadaval is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takeda can do to turn this around?
Sadaval connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sadaval doesn't manage to clinch there - Takeda circles away.
Takeda lands a jab.
Takeda misses with an uppercut
enabling Sadaval to counter with a crisp jab.
Sadaval swings for the body but Takeda moves out of range.
Takeda misses with a hook. Sadaval ducked under it nicely.
Sadaval lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Takeda smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sadaval tries to clinch but Takeda is having none of it.
A little jabbing left from Takeda on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sadaval tries to clinch up.
Takeda misses with an uppercut
enabling Sadaval to counter with a crisp jab.
Takeda doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Sadaval misses with a series of wild punches.
Takeda throws a shot from downtown. Sadaval moves away and avoids it.
Sadaval moves out of range as Takeda strikes.
Takeda shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sadaval pinned against the cage. Sadaval gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sadaval tries to counter by clinching up but Takeda breaks away and moves out of range.
Takeda takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sadaval bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takeda throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Sadaval counters by clinching up.
Takeda has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sadaval after a bit of a struggle.
Takeda wants to take the fight to the mat but Sadaval manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Sadaval breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Takeda tries to keep at a distance but Sadaval has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4#
Takeda blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Sadaval scores with a nice short uppercut.
Takeda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takeda misses with a punch on the inside.
Takeda tries for a takedown but Sadaval manages to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sadaval.
Takeda tries for a takedown but Sadaval manages to get underhooks.
Takeda is breathing heavily.
Takeda misses with a punch on the inside.
Sadaval misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takeda is working for takedown but Sadaval is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Sadaval manages to break the clinch.
Sadaval tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takeda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Takeda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takeda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Takeda throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sadaval counters with a straight right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Takeda. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Takeda.
Takeda cracks Sadaval with a good jab.
Takeda cracks Sadaval with an open hand slap.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Horacio Sadaval dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Takeda misses with a straight left.
Sadaval went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sadaval looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A punch lands to the side of Takeda 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Takeda smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sadaval keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takeda.
A telegraphed right hand from Takeda misses the target.
Takeda takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #TD2#
Takeda shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sadaval's guard.
Takeda throws a big elbow that misses.
Kazuki Takeda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sadaval wants to stand up but Takeda is controlling him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Takeda's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sadaval wants to stand up but Takeda is controlling him.
Takeda throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Sadaval wants to get back to his feet but Takeda is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Takeda is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sadaval is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Takeda trying to control but Sadaval is working from the bottom.
Sadaval wants to stand up but Takeda is controlling him.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Takeda throws a strike but Sadaval rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Sadaval wanted to stand there but Takeda had control of the position.
Kazuki Takeda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2#
Takeda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Takeda is looking for a triangle but Sadaval pushes his legs off easily.
Sadaval stopping the sweep attempt from Takeda.
Sadaval wants to stand and escape but instead Takeda has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Takeda tries to free his leg and advance position but Sadaval is retaining full guard.
Takeda trying to move into half guard but instead Sadaval has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Takeda bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sadaval's guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Takeda throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Takeda trying to control but Sadaval is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sadaval is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Takeda is controlling him.
Horacio Sadaval is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Takeda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Takeda with a flurry of punches that miss.
Takeda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Takeda postures up in Sadaval's guard and throws a big left but Sadaval blocks it.
Sadaval is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Takeda is controlling him. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#ES#
Sadaval manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Takeda throws an overhand right that lands on Sadaval's shoulder, as Sadaval tries to avoid the shot. #TD2#
Takeda closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sadaval did well to prevent Takeda getting side control.
Takeda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sadaval wants to get back to his feet.
Takeda sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sadaval defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takeda thows a huge punch but Sadaval dodges it nicely. #ES#
Sadaval kicks off Takeda and gets to his feet.
Takeda moves out of range of the strikes.
Sadaval wants to clinch up but Takeda keeps it at a distance.
Takeda unleashes a big counter combination but Sadaval bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kazuki Takeda.
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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Horacio Sadaval!
Horacio Sadaval was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: GAMMA#1060 Radu v Milo
Date: May 11, 2024

#R1#
Sadaval is looking to clinch but Ignatiev is avoiding it.
Sadaval keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ignatiev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sadaval.
Sadaval misses the shot to the body.
Ignatiev sizes up Sadaval with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sadaval moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sadaval displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ignatiev throws out the jab.
Ignatiev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadaval misses with a lunging right hand
and Ignatiev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sadaval scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ignatiev misses with a straight left.
Ignatiev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Horacio Sadaval seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ignatiev misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Sadaval was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Sadaval misses with a series of wild punches.
Ignatiev works the jab nicely.
Ignatiev takes one to the side of the head.
A jab from Ignatiev misses.
Sadaval missing with a left hand there. Ignatiev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ignatiev throws out a loose jab but Sadaval uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sadaval tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ignatiev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ignatiev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sadaval takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
Sadaval swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sadaval throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sadaval tries to clinch there but Ignatiev circles away.
Sadaval tries to close the distance and clinch but Ignatiev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sadaval's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sadaval duly obliges. #CUT2#It looks like Nikolai Ignatiev has been cut.
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!
Ignatiev lands a lovely overhand right.
Sadaval tries to clinch there but Ignatiev circles away.
Ignatiev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ignatiev swats away the attempt to clinch by Sadaval.
Sadaval fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3#
Ignatiev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sadaval.
A big left from Ignatiev misses.
Ignatiev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sadaval on the side of the head.
Sadaval displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sadaval fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ignatiev tries to move into range but Sadaval moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ignatiev misses with a hook.
Sadaval looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Ignatiev misses.
Some wild striking there from Sadaval. #T4#
Ignatiev digs a good hook to Sadaval's body. #CL2#
Sadaval takes the fight into the clinch.
Sadaval blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Ignatiev.
Still in the clinch, Ignatiev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ignatiev lands with a short shot to the head.
Ignatiev pushes Sadaval back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ignatiev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ignatiev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ignatiev misses with a punch to the body.
Sadaval tries to break free but Ignatiev pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Sadaval pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Sadaval closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sadaval blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Ignatiev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nikolai Ignatiev'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.#R2#
Ignatiev throws the left hand but Sadaval avoids the punch easily.
A nice side step and Sadaval releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ignatiev throws a jab but it's blocked by Sadaval.
Ignatiev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nikolai Ignatiev is winning the standup battle so far.
Sadaval moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sadaval throws a combination that misses
and Ignatiev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ignatiev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big left from Ignatiev misses.
Sadaval misses with a hook
and Ignatiev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Horacio Sadaval has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Sadaval - just one landing.
Ignatiev throws a leg kick which misses Sadaval's front leg but catches the back leg as Sadaval tries to avoid it.
Sadaval works Ignatiev's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Sadaval throws a looping overhand right but Ignatiev ducks down to avoid it.
Ignatiev throws an overhand right that lands on Sadaval's shoulder, as Sadaval tries to avoid the shot.
Ignatiev tries to move into range but Sadaval moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sadaval wants to clinch up but Ignatiev keeps it at a distance.
Sadaval ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sadaval misses with a wild combination.
Sadaval tries to clinch but Ignatiev moves out of range.
Sadaval throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ignatiev counters with a stiff right hand.
Sadaval on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ignatiev scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Ignatiev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ignatiev looks to land a left hand but Sadaval moved out of range nicely.
Sadaval goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ignatiev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sadaval misses with a few strikes there.
Ignatiev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sadaval throws a series of punches but Ignatiev avoids them all with ease.
Ignatiev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ignatiev misses with a two punch combination.
Sadaval appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sadaval tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ignatiev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sadaval bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ignatiev loads up on a big right hand but Sadaval slips the punch.#T3#
Ignatiev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sadaval throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ignatiev counters with a thumping low kick.
Sadaval throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ignatiev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ignatiev's corner calls for a 1-2. Ignatiev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sadaval works Ignatiev's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Sadaval has Ignatiev up against the cage in a clinch.
Sadaval is trying to break the clinch but Ignatiev has him pressed against the cage.
Sadaval stalling in the clinch but Ignatiev improves position.
Ignatiev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sadaval is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ignatiev is keeping busy.
Sadaval content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sadaval or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ignatiev swings wildly with an uppercut but Sadaval uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Sadaval breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Sadaval finds it's way through Ignatiev's defenses.
Ignatiev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ignatiev.
Ignatiev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sadaval can do to turn this around?
Sadaval tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ignatiev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ignatiev throws a hook to the side of Sadaval's head but Sadaval sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sadaval walks into a jab.
Sadaval throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ignatiev on the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Ignatiev dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Ignatiev connects with a body shot.
Sadaval tries to clinch but Ignatiev is having none of it.
Ignatiev throws a jab but it's blocked by Sadaval.
Sadaval checks a leg kick nicely.
Ignatiev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sadaval tries to clinch up but Ignatiev circles away and keeps his distance.
Sadaval misses with a hook. Ignatiev ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatiev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sadaval on the side of the head.
Ignatiev swings for the body but Sadaval moves out of range.
Sadaval keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev ducks under a wild hook from Sadaval.
Ignatiev fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sadaval just manages to avoid it.#T1#
Ignatiev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sadaval uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ignatiev.
Sadaval misses the jab.#CL2#
Sadaval clinches up against the cage.
Sadaval stalling in the clinch but Ignatiev improves position.
Sadaval swings wildly with an uppercut but Ignatiev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ignatiev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sadaval misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ignatiev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sadaval's elbow.
Ignatiev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sadaval's elbow.
Sadaval makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sadaval blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ignatiev pushes Sadaval back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Sadaval lands a shot to the body.
Ignatiev keeps control of Sadaval as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sadaval tries to stall but Ignatiev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sadaval tries to throw a body punch but Ignatiev avoids it by throwing Sadaval back against the cage.
Ignatiev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sadaval works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ignatiev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sadaval's elbow.
Sadaval blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ignatiev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ignatiev tries to throw a body punch but Sadaval avoids it by throwing Ignatiev back against the cage.
Ignatiev throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sadaval lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Sadaval.
Ignatiev presses Sadaval against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Ignatiev on the inside.
Sadaval tries to break the clinch but Ignatiev is controlling the position.
Ignatiev can't find room to land a body shot as Sadaval controls the action. #T3#
Ignatiev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ignatiev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ignatiev.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ignatiev.
Ignatiev scores with a shot to the side of Sadaval's head.
Ignatiev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sadaval's elbow.
Sadaval pushes Ignatiev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ignatiev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Horacio Sadaval has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sadaval misses with some punches.
Sadaval doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ignatiev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ignatiev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ignatiev misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Ignatiev.
Sadaval's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ignatiev works on Sadaval's body with a couple of short punches.
Ignatiev can't find room to land a body shot as Sadaval controls the action.
Sadaval takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Sadaval lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sadaval blocking some punches.
Sadaval is trying to maintain a safe position but Ignatiev gets an underhook and turns Sadaval into the cage.
Sadaval is struggling to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sadaval throws a head punch that misses.
Sadaval blocks a body shot from Ignatiev.
Nikolai Ignatiev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sadaval misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sadaval blocks a body shot from Ignatiev.
Still in the clinch, Ignatiev scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Sadaval fails to land.
Sadaval wants to break the clinch but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolai Ignatiev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ignatiev has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Ignatiev!
Our winner, Nikolai Ignatiev, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GAMMA#1053 Milo v Radu
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Rodgers misses with a wild body shot.
Rodgers lands a nice shot to the body.
Sadaval slips under a jab from Rodgers .
Rodgers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sadaval.
Sadaval showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rodgers .
Sadaval tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rodgers manages to circle out of the way.
Keith Rodgers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rodgers .
Rodgers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodgers throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Sadaval on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sadaval fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rodgers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sadaval tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rodgers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rodgers is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadaval slips a jab from Rodgers .
As Rodgers tries to get set, Sadaval tries to push him back and clinch up but Rodgers manages to avoid the attempt.
Sadaval takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rodgers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sadaval moves away.
Sadaval bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rodgers ducks under a wild hook from Sadaval.
Rodgers with the counter takedown but Sadaval avoids it easily.
Rodgers misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Sadaval lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A lazy left from Sadaval finds it's target.
Rodgers cracks a nice hook into Sadaval's ribs.
Sadaval ducks under a wild hook from Rodgers .
Sadaval tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rodgers manages to circle out of the way.
Rodgers misses with an uppercut
letting Sadaval counter with a right hand.
Rodgers shoots in for a double leg but Sadaval sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Sadaval instigates a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sadaval takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rodgers lands an uppercut.
Sadaval is pressed up against the cage. Rodgers has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sadaval down to the mat. Sadaval avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Horacio Sadaval has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Rodgers .#TD2#
Sadaval gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rodgers to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sadaval wants to get back to his feet but Rodgers is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Rodgers trying to control but Sadaval is working from the bottom.
Rodgers is working Sadaval over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rodgers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sadaval wants to get back to his feet but Rodgers is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rodgers 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rodgers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sadaval's head.
Sadaval avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rodgers postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rodgers scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sadaval is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rodgers is controlling him.
Rodgers has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rodgers postures up in Sadaval's guard and throws a big left but Sadaval blocks it.
Rodgers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sadaval utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Sadaval keeping moving, preventing Rodgers from controlling successfully.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rodgers working his ground and pound in the gym.
Rodgers with a nice head shot there.
Rodgers looking to sit in guard and control but Sadaval gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Sadaval got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rodgers has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sadaval has managed to get both his arms back between Rodgers 's legs - danger averted.
Rodgers is trying to control the position but Sadaval postures up. #SUB2#
Rodgers is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sadaval defends well.#SUB2#
Rodgers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sadaval doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sadaval manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sadaval wants to stand but Rodgers has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4#
Rodgers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sadaval has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rodgers is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Rodgers has an active guard here but Sadaval has managed to pass into half guard.
Sadaval seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rodgers manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Rodgers looking for a guillotine here but Sadaval defends easily.
Sadaval has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rodgers is proving hard to escape from.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Rodgers dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nice uppercut there from Rodgers .
A punch lands to the side of Sadaval 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sadaval stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sadaval wants it to stay on the feet.
Keith Rodgers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rodgers throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sadaval counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rodgers misses with a left hand
and Sadaval counters with a series of strikes. Rodgers will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rodgers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sadaval manages to avoid it.
Sadaval cracks Rodgers with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rodgers chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've been told by Sadaval's head coaches at Tiaoali BJJ & MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rodgers punishes Sadaval's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Sadaval.
A shot to the body from Rodgers misses
and Sadaval counters with a two punch combo.
Rodgers misses with a hook.
Sadaval tries to counter by clinching up but Rodgers breaks away and moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Sadaval.
Sadaval wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rodgers jabs Sadaval to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rodgers just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodgers throws a shot from downtown. Sadaval moves away and avoids it.
Rodgers is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sadaval rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
No joy there for Sadaval, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sadaval walks into a left hand.
Rodgers misses with a low kick.
Rodgers misses with a body shot.
Sadaval connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rodgers tries to land a leg kick but Sadaval saw it coming and moves away.
Sadaval tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Rodgers finds it's way through Sadaval's defenses.
Rodgers takes one on the button.
Sadaval avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rodgers thows a leg kick but Sadaval checks it
and Sadaval counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rodgers swings for the body but Sadaval moves out of range.
Rodgers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sadaval moves away.
Rodgers 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sadaval under the eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodgers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sadaval misses with a jab, cross combination.
Horacio Sadaval is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick from Rodgers is predictable there
and Sadaval connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodgers . Sadaval does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Rodgers tries to get set, Sadaval tries to push him back and clinch up but Rodgers manages to avoid the attempt.
Rodgers doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sadaval counters with a left to the body.
Sadaval uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodgers .
Rodgers misses with a two punch combination.
Sadaval is looking to counter the offense by Rodgers and move into the clinch.
Sadaval scores with a nice right hand.
A low kick from Rodgers misses
and Sadaval cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sadaval is looking to clinch but Rodgers is avoiding it.
Rodgers throws a leg kick
and Sadaval cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rodgers throws an overhand right that lands on Sadaval's shoulder, as Sadaval tries to avoid the shot.
Rodgers 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 Rodgers off to one side.
Horacio Sadaval has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Rodgers .
Rodgers throws a right hand that misses
enabling Sadaval to counter with a crisp jab.
Sadaval tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rodgers shoots in but no luck this time.
Sadaval is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rodgers .
Rodgers takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rodgers takes one to the side of the head. #T3#
Sadaval connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rodgers shoots in but no luck this time.
Rodgers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sadaval was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodgers .#CL#
Sadaval closes the distance and pushes Rodgers back into the cage.#BC#
Sadaval breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rodgers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sadaval counters with a nice uppercut.
Rodgers has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sadaval finds it's way round the side to connect with Rodgers 's head.
Rodgers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sadaval.
Rodgers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sadaval is fending him off so far but Rodgers persists. Nope, Sadaval circles away and we're back to standing.
Rodgers is breathing heavily.
Rodgers misses with a hook to the body
and Sadaval counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Sadaval rushes Rodgers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sadaval is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rodgers is looking for a takedown.
Rodgers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rodgers wants to take the fight to the mat but Sadaval manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sadaval gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rodgers . #T4#
Sadaval lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sadaval taking a breather.
Rodgers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sadaval backwards.
Sadaval trying to control the position but instead, Rodgers has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sadaval into the cage.
Sadaval looking to slow down the pace here.
Rodgers has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sadaval is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Sadaval breaks the clinch.
Rodgers throws a sloppy head kick and Sadaval moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sadaval lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sadaval is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sadaval doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodgers circles away.
Rodgers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sadaval looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sadaval ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Horacio Sadaval dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Rodgers misses with a lunging right hand
and Sadaval cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Rodgers looking to score a takedown here. Sadaval is defending well but Rodgers drives through and ends up in Sadaval's guard.
Rodgers won't allow Sadaval to get back to his feet.
Rodgers wants to control from the top but Sadaval keeps moving.
Rodgers might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sadaval haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Rodgers prevents Sadaval from getting back to his feet.
Rodgers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers landing with the ground and pound.
Rodgers makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sadaval wants to stand up but Rodgers is controlling him.
Rodgers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Rodgers wants to control from the top but Sadaval keeps moving.
Sadaval avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sadaval is looking to stand up but Rodgers isn't so interested in that idea.
Sadaval trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Rodgers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rodgers landing some decent shots from guard.
Rodgers stands up over Sadaval, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rodgers is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Keith Rodgers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rodgers wants to control from the top but Sadaval keeps moving.
Rodgers stands and throws Sadaval's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sadaval wants to get back to his feet but Rodgers drags him back down.#T2#
Rodgers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sadaval keeps working.
Sadaval takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Rodgers throws a strike aimed at the side of Sadaval's head but Sadaval avoids it well.
Sadaval avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rodgers .
Sadaval wants to get back to his feet but Rodgers drags him back down.
Rodgers working the ground and pound from side control.
Rodgers working the ground and pound but Sadaval is defending the strikes.
Rodgers tries to advance to mount but Sadaval denies him.
Sadaval is pushing Rodgers 's head away, looking to escape. Rodgers manages to hold on to the position though.
Rodgers grinds an elbow into Sadaval's temple. #T3#
Rodgers landing a few strikes.
Sadaval is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rodgers asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Rodgers looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sadaval is avoiding damage well.
Sadaval taking punishment in the form of punches.
Rodgers is chipping away with strikes.
Rodgers working the head with strikes.
Sadaval is trying to buck Rodgers off.
Rodgers scoring with punches from side control.
Rodgers is putting a hurting on Sadaval here, landing some big shots from side control.
Rodgers working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The referee asks Rodgers politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Rodgers prefers to stall for the moment though.#T4#
Sadaval is pushing Rodgers 's head away, looking to escape. Rodgers manages to hold on to the position though.
Rodgers in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Rodgers throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Sadaval works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Sadaval on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rodgers throwing shots but Sadaval is blocking nicely.
Sadaval is trying to stand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sadaval is not content to let Rodgers control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keith Rodgers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rodgers has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Rodgers !
Keith Rodgers decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: BE 5: Smithers vs Bronson 2
Date: Mar 08, 2024

#R1#
Sadaval looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sadaval has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Chenevert finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sadaval fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nazaire Chenevert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horacio Sadaval.
Sadaval shoots in for a double leg but Chenevert sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chenevert lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good shot there by Chenevert.
Sadaval fails with the takedown
and Chenevert counters with a low kick, right behind Sadaval 's knee.
Sadaval darts in looking for a takedown but Chenevert gets double underhooks and turns Sadaval into the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chenevert throws a hook but Sadaval blocks it.
Chenevert getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chenevert throws a shot to the body.
Chenevert looks to score with a jab to the body but Sadaval is just out of range.
Chenevert throws the kick towards the body but Sadaval avoids it.
And Sadaval tries to counter it with a takedown but Chenevert pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sadaval.#T1#
Chenevert goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chenevert misses with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Chenevert misses its intended target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sadaval is defended easily by Chenevert.
Sadaval takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chenevert works the jab nicely.
Sadaval shoots in looking for a takedown but Chenevert manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sadaval's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've been told by Chenevert's head coaches at Xtreme Black House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chenevert misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chenevert swings for the body but Sadaval moves out of range.
Sadaval goes for a double leg but Chenevert avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Chenevert continues to drive forward.
Chenevert throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sadaval avoids it.
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown but Chenevert shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sadaval will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T2#
Chenevert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sadaval moves away.
Chenevert stuffs the takedown.
Sadaval goes for a double leg but Chenevert avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Chenevert continues to drive forward.
Sadaval fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chenevert avoids it really well and circles away.
Chenevert looks to land a body kick but Sadaval moved away.
A slow jab from Chenevert misses its intended target.
Chenevert throws a right hand that Sadaval ducks under and follows up with a left that Sadaval also avoids with ease.
Chenevert jabs at Sadaval's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sadaval misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sadaval tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Chenevert paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sadaval takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chenevert scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sadaval tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Chenevert paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Sadaval fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sadaval.
Chenevert keeps the fight on the outside.
Chenevert takes a swing at Sadaval's ribcage but misses.
Chenevert keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chenevert fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chenevert scores with a head kick. Sadaval tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nazaire Chenevert is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sadaval throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chenevert's waist but Chenevert gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sadaval off to one side.
Chenevert swats away the attempt to clinch by Sadaval.
Chenevert throws a leg kick but Sadaval moved away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sadaval. #T4#
Sadaval takes one to the chin there.
Chenevert with the inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Chenevert throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sadaval.
Chenevert lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Sadaval shoots in and bounces Chenevert off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sadaval wants to control from the top but Chenevert keeps moving.
Chenevert wants to stand and escape but Sadaval is having none of it.
Chenevert seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T5#
Sadaval trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sadaval missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chenevert pulls Sadaval in close to prevent any damage.
Sadaval wants to control from the top but Chenevert keeps moving.
Chenevert is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sadaval is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chenevert tries to score with a low kick but Sadaval moves his leg out of the way.
Sadaval shoots for a double leg takedown but Chenevert sprawls well. He's pushed Sadaval's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chenevert looks to throw the jab but Sadaval is out of range. #T6#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sadaval blocks a leg kick.
Sadaval changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chenevert tries to avoid it but Sadaval manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chenevert to the ground. Chenevert escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chenevert throws a low kick but Sadaval avoids it.
Sadaval misses with a takedown attempt - Chenevert sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chenevert.
Chenevert throws a hook to the side of Sadaval's head but Sadaval sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Sadaval closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chenevert to the mat! Chenevert manages to get full guard.
Sadaval is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chenevert is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Chenevert is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chenevert being controlled here, momentarily. #T7#
Chenevert not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chenevert avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sadaval trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sadaval throwing strikes from guard but Chenevert blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chenevert looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chenevert connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jab by Chenevert.
No luck for Sadaval with that takedown attempt.
Nazaire Chenevert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick lands for Chenevert. #T8#
Sadaval staying out of range there.
Chenevert swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sadaval is defended easily by Chenevert.
Chenevert appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#TD2#
Chenevert gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chenevert looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sadaval loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sadaval trying to control the position from guard on top but Chenevert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sadaval being controlled here momentarily. #T9#
Sadaval throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chenevert keeping moving, preventing Sadaval from controlling successfully.
Sadaval trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chenevert looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sadaval is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sadaval tries to clinch but Chenevert is having none of it.
Chenevert smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chenevert throws a lazy right hand but Sadaval sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chenevert throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sadaval's head.
Chenevert misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nazaire Chenevert dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Chenevert swings for the body but Sadaval moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Sadaval blocks the low kick.
Sadaval looks for a takedown but Chenevert sprawls well.
Chenevert throws a body shot but no joy.
Sadaval ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chenevert.
Chenevert throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chenevert lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sadaval fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chenevert avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chenevert leaves Sadaval with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nazaire Chenevert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horacio Sadaval.
Nice jab there from Chenevert. #T1#
Chenevert tries to move into range but Sadaval moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown but Chenevert shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chenevert appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Chenevert takes a swing at Sadaval's ribcage but misses.
Sadaval changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chenevert tries to avoid it but Sadaval manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chenevert to the ground. Chenevert escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chenevert scores with a nice head shot.
Sadaval moves out of range of the body kick from Chenevert.
Chenevert lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sadaval walks into a left hand.
Chenevert misses with a hook. Sadaval ducked under it nicely.
Sadaval shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chenevert pinned against the ropes. Chenevert gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chenevert looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sadaval feints the counter takedown.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chenevert.
Chenevert is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sadaval can do to turn this around?
Sadaval dives in and grabs Chenevert's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chenevert pushes down on Sadaval's head and hops out.
Sadaval takes one on the button.#T2#
Chenevert scores with a spinning back kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sadaval avoids the body shot from Chenevert.
Chenevert with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sadaval tries to clinch up.
Sadaval looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chenevert with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chenevert jabs Sadaval right on the nose. Sadaval blinks but takes it well.
Nice cross by Chenevert.
Chenevert defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sadaval.
Chenevert scores with a shot to the body.
Chenevert looks to score with a jab to the body but Sadaval is just out of range.
Chenevert lands a slapping body shot.
Chenevert leaves Sadaval with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
A low kick lands for Chenevert.
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown but Chenevert shows good takedown defense.
Chenevert pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chenevert thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sadaval shoots in looking for a takedown but Chenevert manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sadaval's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sadaval is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Sadaval clinches with his opponent.
Sadaval is trying to maintain a safe position but Chenevert gets an underhook and turns Sadaval into the ropes.
Sadaval tries to pull guard but Chenevert won't allow it.
Sadaval misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Chenevert pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sadaval's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sadaval has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chenevert finds it's way round the side to connect with Sadaval's head. #TD2#
Sadaval looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Chenevert wants to control but Sadaval is keeping busy. #T4#
Chenevert is not content to let Sadaval control the position.
Chenevert has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sadaval is working away from the top position though.
Chenevert is looking for a sweep. Sadaval is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chenevert blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sadaval.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chenevert trying to control here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Chenevert tries to get to full guard but Sadaval has control of the leg. #T5#
Sadaval not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sadaval not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sadaval wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chenevert keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sadaval fails to land the takedown.
Chenevert lands with a straight right. Sadaval didn't see that one coming.
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown but Chenevert shows good takedown defense.
Chenevert scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chenevert getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sadaval shoots in but no luck this time.
Chenevert is looking to land body kicks.#T6#
Chenevert misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown but Chenevert shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Chenevert as Sadaval shoots in.
Chenevert tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sadaval was well out of range. Poor timing from Chenevert.
Chenevert darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chenevert throws a body shot but no joy.
Chenevert lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chenevert lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chenevert keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chenevert lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sadaval moves out of range as Chenevert strikes.
Sadaval is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T7#
Chenevert throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sadaval's head.
Sadaval shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chenevert pinned against the ropes. Chenevert gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chenevert lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sadaval's sensitive parts.
Chenevert throws a lazy right hand but Sadaval sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sadaval dives in and grabs Chenevert's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chenevert pushes down on Sadaval's head and hops out.
Chenevert throws a hook but Sadaval avoids it easily.
Sadaval is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chenevert. Sadaval does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chenevert moves forwards but Sadaval connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chenevert fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sadaval on the side of the head.#T8#
Horrible takedown attempt by Sadaval or perhaps it was just good defense by Chenevert, which made it look bad.
Sadaval shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chenevert pinned against the ropes. Chenevert gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Sadaval changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chenevert looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sadaval wants to control but Chenevert is keeping him busy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Chenevert struggling a bit here.
Chenevert dodges the ground and pound from Sadaval.#T9#
Sadaval tries to score with some ground and pound. Chenevert controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Chenevert is trying to get back to half guard.
Sadaval cracks Chenevert with a big elbow.
Chenevert tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sadaval wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sadaval wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chenevert keeps working.
Check out the look on Sadaval's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
An elbow from Sadaval crashes against the mat.
Chenevert is trying to improve his position.
Sadaval trying to control the position but Chenevert is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nazaire Chenevert dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Sadaval shoots in for a double leg but Chenevert sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chenevert stuffs the takedown.
Sadaval fails with a takedown attempt.
Nazaire Chenevert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horacio Sadaval.
Sadaval tries for a takedown but Chenevert sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chenevert is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Sadaval shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chenevert is trying to defend but Sadaval finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Chenevert is not content to let Sadaval control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chenevert is trying to stand up here but Sadaval is controlling him well.
Chenevert avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sadaval.
Sadaval not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Chenevert is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sadaval not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sadaval throwing shots but Chenevert is blocking nicely.
Chenevert is not content to let Sadaval control the position.
Chenevert taking some punishment here, with Sadaval in his half guard.
Chenevert wants to control but Sadaval is keeping busy.
Sadaval is looking to take a break and control but Chenevert is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chenevert jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chenevert lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nazaire Chenevert is winning the standup battle so far.
Sadaval closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chenevert circles away.
Chenevert misses with a straight right.
Chenevert lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sadaval closes the distance and clinches up with Chenevert, looking for a takedown. Sadaval pushes Chenevert against the ropes but Chenevert circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chenevert is looking to counter punch.
Chenevert works the jab nicely.
Sadaval tries to move into range but Chenevert moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sadaval uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chenevert.
Sadaval has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sadaval has a takedown stuffed.
Chenevert jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Sadaval throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chenevert's waist but Chenevert gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sadaval off to one side.
Sadaval takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chenevert pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sadaval doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Chenevert to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Sadaval shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chenevert pinned against the ropes. Chenevert gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chenevert throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sadaval avoids it.
Chenevert throws an overhand right that lands on Sadaval's shoulder, as Sadaval tries to avoid the shot.
Sadaval avoids the head kick by Chenevert.
Sadaval is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chenevert swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown but Chenevert shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sadaval looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chenevert connects with a right hand. Sadaval shakes it off.
Sadaval dives in and grabs Chenevert's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chenevert pushes down on Sadaval's head and hops out.
Sadaval ducks under a wild hook from Chenevert.#T4#
Sadaval looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chenevert is fending him off so far but Sadaval persists. Nope, Chenevert circles away and we're back to standing.
Chenevert scores with a jab to the body.
Chenevert with a nice cross.
Chenevert lands a head kick!
Sadaval fails with a takedown attempt.
Sadaval fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chenevert avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice shot lands for Chenevert.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sadaval shoots in but no luck this time. #T5#
Chenevert pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chenevert lands with a nice body kick.
Chenevert lands with a good body shot.
Sadaval fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chenevert swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chenevert lands a really nice looking cross but Sadaval seems unphased.
Sadaval drops his hands momentarily and Chenevert takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Sadaval clinches with his opponent.
Chenevert blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Chenevert.
A head punch on the inside from Sadaval fails to land.
Sadaval takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sadaval has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chenevert lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Chenevert breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chenevert lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sadaval uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chenevert.
Sadaval slips under a jab from Chenevert.#T6#
Chenevert throws a low kick but Sadaval moves out of range easily.
Sadaval with the counter takedown but Chenevert avoids it easily.
Sadaval chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chenevert can pounce on him.
Sadaval ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chenevert stuffs the takedown attempt from Sadaval. Sadaval gets slowly back to his feet.
Chenevert fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sadaval has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chenevert throws a head kick that misses.
Chenevert scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sadaval dives in and grabs Chenevert's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chenevert pushes down on Sadaval's head and hops out.
Chenevert defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sadaval.
Sadaval takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chenevert connects with a body shot that sends Sadaval's belly button to the back.
Chenevert lands a leg kick that knocks Sadaval off balance momentarily.#T7#
A head kick from Chenevert lands but Sadaval takes it in his stride.
Sadaval with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chenevert connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chenevert dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chenevert lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sadaval uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chenevert.
Sadaval feints the counter takedown.
Sadaval goes for a double leg but Chenevert avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Chenevert continues to drive forward.
Chenevert stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chenevert wants it to stay on the feet.
Chenevert lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sadaval has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sadaval there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chenevert cracks Sadaval with an open hand slap.
Sadaval looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chenevert throws a wild body kick that Sadaval sees coming a mile off.
Sadaval dives in and grabs Chenevert's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chenevert pushes down on Sadaval's head and hops out.
Chenevert throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T8#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters circling a little - Chenevert finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Chenevert throws a lazy right hand but Sadaval sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chenevert throws a leg kick which misses Sadaval's front leg but catches the back leg as Sadaval tries to avoid it.
Sadaval is looking to clinch.
Chenevert darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sadaval closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chenevert circles away.
Chenevert stuffs the takedown attempt from Sadaval. Sadaval gets slowly back to his feet.
Chenevert turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chenevert chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sadaval closes the distance and clinches up with Chenevert, looking for a takedown. Sadaval pushes Chenevert against the ropes but Chenevert circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chenevert as he avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Chenevert as he connects with a hook.#T9#
Chenevert is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chenevert lands with an uppercut that bounces Sadaval off the ropes and back into range.
Chenevert works the jab nicely.
Chenevert misses with a straight right.
Sadaval looks for a takedown but Chenevert sprawls well.
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice takedown defense from Chenevert. No joy for Sadaval on that attempt.
Sadaval shoots in but Chenevert avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sadaval avoids a kick to the body.
Chenevert fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sadaval on the side of the head.
Chenevert fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sadaval has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chenevert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sadaval moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nazaire Chenevert clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Sadaval looks for a takedown but Chenevert sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from Chenevert on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chenevert lands with a kick to the ribs. #TD2#
Sadaval closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sadaval lands in his opponent's guard.

Chenevert is scooting his butt against the ropes and has managed to get back to his feet. Sadaval presses him back against the ropes, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD2#
Sadaval decides to pull guard.
Chenevert engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chenevert wants to control from the top but Sadaval keeps moving. #T1#
Sadaval is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sadaval is looking to stand back up but Chenevert counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Sadaval.
Chenevert takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Chenevert wants to take a breather but Sadaval is having none of it. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sadaval pushes Chenevert off looking to stand but Chenevert dives back in and keeps control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Chenevert. No joy for Sadaval on that attempt.
Sadaval is looking to clinch but Chenevert is avoiding it.
Sadaval moves out of range of the body kick from Chenevert.
Sadaval tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Chenevert avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chenevert defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sadaval.
Nazaire Chenevert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horacio Sadaval.
Chenevert keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Chenevert tries to sprawl but Sadaval drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sadaval is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Chenevert makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chenevert.
Chenevert wants to stand up but Sadaval is controlling him. #T3#
Chenevert controls Sadaval momentarily but Sadaval frees himself.
Chenevert tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Horacio Sadaval has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sadaval missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chenevert wants to stand and escape but Sadaval is having none of it.
Sadaval postures up in Chenevert's guard and throws a big left but Chenevert blocks it.
Sadaval trying to control but Chenevert is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chenevert slaps away a takedown attempt from Sadaval, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sadaval tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Chenevert manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sadaval will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chenevert tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chenevert connects with a jab.
Sadaval keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chenevert throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sadaval on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sadaval has a takedown stuffed.
Sadaval shoots for a takedown but Chenevert saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sadaval fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chenevert avoids it really well and circles away.
Sadaval moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T5#
Sadaval looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chenevert is fending him off so far but Sadaval persists. Nope, Chenevert circles away and we're back to standing.
Chenevert throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sadaval avoids it.
Sadaval moves in looking to clinch but Chenevert pushes him off.
Sadaval takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sadaval fails with the takedown.
Chenevert cracks Sadaval with an open hand slap.#CL2#
Sadaval closes the distance and clinches.
Chenevert prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sadaval wants to take the fight to the mat but Chenevert manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Chenevert goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chenevert looking to throw knees to the head but Sadaval is blocking nicely.
Sadaval tries to pull guard but Chenevert holds him up against the ropes and eventually Sadaval drops back down to his feet.
Sadaval goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chenevert prevents it. #T6#
Chenevert softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Chenevert gets underhooks to prevent Sadaval's takedown attempt.
Chenevert with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chenevert with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chenevert with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Chenevert struggles to land a body shot inside as Sadaval controls his hands.
Chenevert gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sadaval.
Sadaval lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sadaval wants to take the fight to the mat but Chenevert manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Chenevert lands with a right to the head.
Sadaval jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chenevert walks away with a smile on his face. Sadaval gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sadaval fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chenevert throwing a counter right hand but Sadaval manages to avoid it.
Chenevert getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chenevert throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sadaval is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T7#
Chenevert lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Chenevert as Sadaval shoots in.
Chenevert half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sadaval fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chenevert throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sadaval shoots in looking for a takedown. Chenevert tries to sprawl out of it but Sadaval keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Chenevert manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sadaval walks into a jab.
Sadaval gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chenevert connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T8#
Chenevert lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sadaval's sensitive parts.
Nice takedown defense from Chenevert. No joy for Sadaval on that attempt.
Sadaval shoots in looking for a takedown. Chenevert tries to sprawl out of it but Sadaval keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Chenevert manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chenevert throws a half hearted mid kick.
And Sadaval tries to counter it with a takedown but Chenevert pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sadaval is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chenevert sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chenevert half committed to a counter leg kick.
Chenevert tries to land a front kick but Sadaval steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chenevert connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sadaval's hands.
Chenevert looks to land a combination but Sadaval avoids it well.
Sadaval will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sadaval takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sadaval tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chenevert defends well and Sadaval ends up having to push Chenevert into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T9#
Sadaval shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chenevert defends it nicely.
Chenevert throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sadaval fails to land the takedown.
Chenevert lands with a hook. Sadaval tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sadaval takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chenevert throws a solid leg kick but Sadaval takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chenevert.
Good exchange - Chenevert coming out on top.
Sadaval tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chenevert sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sadaval somewhat.
It looked like Chenevert wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nazaire Chenevert had his way with Horacio Sadaval in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Chenevert lands a nice shot to the body.
Sadaval keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sadaval fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chenevert avoids it really well and circles away.
Chenevert displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sadaval.
Chenevert throws a chopping leg kick but Sadaval manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sadaval changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadaval keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chenevert displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sadaval.
Nazaire Chenevert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horacio Sadaval.
Chenevert lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sadaval takes a step back to recover. #T1#
Sadaval gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chenevert counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sadaval thinking.
Chenevert scores with a kick to the body.
Chenevert scores with a kick to the midsection.
Chenevert will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chenevert sizes up Sadaval with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chenevert misses the shot to the body.
Sadaval dives in and grabs Chenevert's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chenevert pushes down on Sadaval's head and hops out.
Chenevert jabs at Sadaval's body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sadaval is defended easily by Chenevert.
Nice sprawl there from Chenevert as Sadaval shoots in.
Sadaval closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
Chenevert cracks Sadaval with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sadaval is looking to clinch but Chenevert is avoiding it.
Chenevert connects with a solid leg kick.
Chenevert throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Sadaval shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Chenevert manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sadaval lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chenevert manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sadaval manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Sadaval is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chenevert is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Chenevert stops Sadaval from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chenevert looks to land a combination but Sadaval avoids it well. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sadaval shoots in looking for a takedown but Chenevert manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sadaval's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sadaval tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chenevert defends well and Sadaval ends up having to push Chenevert into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sadaval ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice takedown defense from Chenevert. No joy for Sadaval on that attempt.
Sadaval is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Chenevert lands a jab-cross combination.
Chenevert scores with a jab to the body.
Chenevert moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sadaval throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chenevert's waist but Chenevert gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sadaval off to one side.
Sadaval fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chenevert avoids it really well and circles away.
Sadaval ducks under a wild hook from Chenevert.
Some bone on bone action there as Sadaval checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sadaval.
Chenevert went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T5#
Sadaval tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chenevert sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sadaval somewhat.
Sadaval has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chenevert.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chenevert.
Chenevert displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sadaval.
Sadaval closes the distance and clinches up with Chenevert, looking for a takedown. Sadaval pushes Chenevert against the ropes but Chenevert circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chenevert was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sadaval or perhaps it was just good defense by Chenevert, which made it look bad.
Sadaval has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Chenevert.
Chenevert lands a lovely overhand right.#T6#
Chenevert wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sadaval has his takedown stuffed
and Chenevert counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chenevert lands a two punch combo.
Chenevert lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sadaval dives in for a single leg takedown but Chenevert sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Chenevert tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sadaval was well out of range. Poor timing from Chenevert.
Chenevert throws a jab when Sadaval was well out of range.
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!#TD2#
Sadaval changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chenevert looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Chenevert is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sadaval is controlling him well.
Chenevert can't do much from the bottom here.
Chenevert takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T7#
Sadaval throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Chenevert is not content to let Sadaval control the position.
The strikes coming from Sadaval are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Chenevert wants to get back to his feet.
Sadaval is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Chenevert is looking to reverse the position.
Sadaval working away.
Chenevert gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T8#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chenevert tries to kick Sadaval off but Sadaval keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Chenevert tries to roll over but Sadaval keeps him under control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chenevert throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sadaval will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sadaval shoots in but Chenevert avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nazaire Chenevert is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown but Chenevert shows good takedown defense.
Sadaval tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Chenevert manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chenevert jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Sadaval walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Chenevert was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Horacio Sadaval has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chenevert displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sadaval.
Chenevert feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Chenevert stuffs the takedown attempt from Sadaval. Sadaval gets slowly back to his feet.
Chenevert jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T9#
The fighters circling - Chenevert throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sadaval takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chenevert throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Both fighters circling a little - Chenevert finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Sadaval drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chenevert is looking to stand up but Sadaval isn't so interested in that idea.
Sadaval won't allow Chenevert to sweep him here.
Sadaval loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chenevert wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nazaire Chenevert showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chenevert, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Nazaire Chenevert!
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight for Nazaire Chenevert!
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight for Nazaire Chenevert!

Nazaire Chenevert wins by unanimous decision!
Nazaire Chenevert is the new middleweight champion!
Nazaire Chenevert seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: BE 4: Alyoshin vs Smithers
Date: Feb 23, 2024

#R1#
Sadaval steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dunes.
A low kick from Dunes misses #TD2#
and Sadaval counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dunes won't be happy with that.
Sadaval in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dunes pushes Sadaval away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sadaval gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Sadaval is putting a hurting on Dunes here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sadaval lands some shots froms side control.
Sadaval wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dunes keeps working.
Dunes is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sadaval connects with a decent elbow.
Sadaval in side control lands a decent elbow.
Dunes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nice strikes from Sadaval there. #T1#
Dunes misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Sadaval scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dunes punching from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Sadaval.
Dunes throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Dunes wants to control but Sadaval is keeping busy.
Dunes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sadaval.
Nice strikes from Sadaval there.
Sadaval tries to pass to full mount but Dunes defends it.
Dunes punching from the bottom.
Sadaval content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Sadaval working Dunes over with strikes.
Sadaval prevents Dunes from standing back up.
Sadaval lands with a punch from half guard.
Dunes misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Dunes is looking to escape.
Sadaval looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dunes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sadaval controlling the action here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sadaval working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Sadaval is keen to just control but Dunes is a slippery customer.
Sadaval winds up and cracks Dunes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dunes is refusing to be controlled, as Sadaval sits in half guard. #T3#
Sadaval is thwarting Dunes's attempts to control the position.
Dunes is trying to stand.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dunes is trying to maintain the position but Sadaval is very close to passing his half guard.
Sadaval trying to control from half guard but Dunes is working away. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
We've been told by Dunes's head coaches at Champion Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sadaval will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Sadaval drives through with a takedown into guard.

Dunes has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Sadaval off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Slugger Dunes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dunes misses with a double jab.
Dunes scores with a shot to the body. #T4#
Dunes stuffs the takedown.
Sadaval uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dunes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dunes throws a shot from downtown. Sadaval moves away and avoids it.
Dunes looks for the body kick but Sadaval saw that one coming.
Sadaval is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dunes thuds his shin into the meat of Sadaval's side.
Sadaval tries to clinch up but Dunes circles away and keeps his distance.
Sadaval avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sadaval feints the counter takedown.
Dunes takes a swing at Sadaval's ribcage but misses.
Sadaval misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Slugger Dunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horacio Sadaval.
Sadaval tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dunes swivels and escapes.
Sadaval tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dunes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sadaval somewhat.
Dunes throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Sadaval counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dunes wants to get back to his feet but Sadaval is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T5#
Sadaval stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dunes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sadaval is working Dunes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dunes wants to stand but Sadaval is controlling the position.
Dunes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sadaval is one step ahead there.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dunes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T6#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Sadaval shoots in and gets a takedown into Dunes's guard.
Dunes working a defensive guard here.
Sadaval wants to control from the top but Dunes keeps moving.
Sadaval controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dunes tries to strike from the bottom.
Sadaval working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sadaval controlling from the top position. #T7#
Dunes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sadaval is controlling him.
Dunes thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dunes looks to throw the jab but Sadaval is out of range.
Dunes misses with an uppercut.
A punch combination from Dunes misses.
Sadaval misses with a double jab.
A little feinted left hand from Dunes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dunes throws a hook to the side of Sadaval's head but Sadaval sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dunes misses with the combination.
Dunes throws a right and a left that Sadaval avoids nicely.
Sadaval shoots in looking for a takedown but Dunes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sadaval's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sadaval shoots in but Dunes avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T8#
Horrible takedown attempt by Sadaval or perhaps it was just good defense by Dunes, which made it look bad.
Sadaval shoots in and drives through. Dunes sprawls well.
Sadaval fails with the takedown.
Sadaval takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dunes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sadaval.
Dunes swinging wildly here.
Dunes digs a good body shot into Sadaval's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sadaval has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dunes.
A big right from Dunes misses.
Dunes jabs Sadaval right on the nose. Sadaval blinks but takes it well.#T9#
Sadaval shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dunes defends it nicely.
Dunes jabs Sadaval to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sadaval will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dunes just misses with a punch to the body.
Sadaval uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dunes.
Sadaval looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dunes is fending him off so far but Sadaval persists. Nope, Dunes circles away and we're back to standing.
Dunes throws out a loose jab but Sadaval uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sadaval has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dunes finds it's way round the side to connect with Sadaval's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Dunes misses the target.
Sadaval looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dunes is fending him off so far but Sadaval persists. Nope, Dunes circles away and we're back to standing.
Dunes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dunes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slugger Dunes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Dunes throws a shot from downtown. Sadaval moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Dunes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sadaval, pushing him back against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Dunes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dunes.
Sadaval blocking some punches.
Dunes gets underhooks to prevent Sadaval's takedown attempt. #TD2#
Sadaval lands a takedown into guard.
Sadaval has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sadaval not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sadaval with a nice head shot there.
Dunes tries to strike from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadaval controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sadaval stops Dunes from standing up. #T1#
Dunes trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Sadaval working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dunes's head.
Dunes throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Dunes tries to strike from the bottom.
Sadaval is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sadaval stands up over Dunes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sadaval trying to control but Dunes is working from the bottom.
Sadaval lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sadaval working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Sadaval working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dunes throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Sadaval stops Dunes from standing up. #ES#
Dunes wriggles free and stands up.
No luck for Sadaval with that takedown attempt.
Dunes throws a sloppy head kick and Sadaval moves out of range easily.
Dunes misses with a body shot.
Dunes misses with a low kick as Sadaval jumps back.#TD2#
Sadaval gets a double leg takedown into Dunes's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sadaval's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sadaval is working Dunes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Horacio Sadaval has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sadaval wants to control from the top but Dunes keeps moving. #T3#
Dunes is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sadaval dives into side control.
Sadaval is working Dunes over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sadaval is working Dunes over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sadaval is looking to take a break and control but Dunes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dunes taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dunes is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T4#
Sadaval scoring with punches from side control.
Sadaval lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dunes down.
Sadaval trying to control the position but Dunes is working away.
Dunes pushes Sadaval away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sadaval gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Sadaval is chipping away with strikes.
Sadaval trying to control the position but Dunes is working away.
Dunes is trying to buck Sadaval off.#T5#
Sadaval wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dunes keeps working.
Dunes pushes Sadaval away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sadaval gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Sadaval works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sadaval is chipping away with strikes.
Sadaval lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sadaval lands a few punches from side control.
Dunes wants to control but Sadaval postures up.
Sadaval passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dunes!
Dunes is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Sadaval dominating with strikes here.#T6#
Sadaval has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dunes's face.
Dunes is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Sadaval is landing with some decent strikes but Dunes is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Sadaval fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dunes is squirming around, avoiding Sadaval's attempts to control the action.
Sadaval punishing his opponent with strikes.
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!
You get the feeling that Dunes really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Dunes taking shots to the head. #ROC2#Dunes is rocked!
A big strike lands for Sadaval! That's really hurt Dunes and he's turned his back - Sadaval keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Sadaval jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Horacio Sadaval!
Horacio Sadaval is the new middleweight champion!
Horacio Sadaval decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: BE 3: Bronson vs Alyoshin
Date: Feb 02, 2024

#R1#
Hopson doesn't manage to clinch there - Sadaval circles away.
Hopson fails to land with a series of punches.
No luck for Sadaval with that takedown attempt.
Sadaval defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hopson.#TD2#
Sadaval dives in and scores a takedown into Hopson's guard.
Sadaval makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sadaval working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Hopson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hopson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadaval is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sadaval looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hopson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sadaval puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Sadaval working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sadaval is taking a breather. Hopson 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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sadaval lands a nice short elbow.
Sadaval passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hopson!
Sadaval has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sadaval has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hopson's face. #ROC2#Hopson is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Jacob Hopson has been cut.
Hopson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sadaval controlling from the full mount.
Sadaval connects with a bit shot that sees Hopson covering up! More strikes from Sadaval and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Sadaval is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Horacio Sadaval!
In his post fight interview, Horacio Sadaval started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: BE 2: Bronson vs Smithers
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
Dunes throws a leg kick that misses.
Sadaval moves in looking to clinch but Dunes pushes him off.
Dunes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sadaval tries to clinch but Dunes moves out of range. #TD#
Sadaval fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dunes sprawls well initially but Sadaval persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dunes moves into full guard.
Sadaval keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dunes's head.
Sadaval wants to control from the top but Dunes keeps moving.
Sadaval makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadaval missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sadaval with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sadaval throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dunes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sadaval landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Dunes wants to get back to his feet but Sadaval passes into half guard.
Sadaval trying to control from half guard but Dunes is working away.
Dunes wants to control but Sadaval is keeping busy.
Sadaval looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dunes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sadaval is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sadaval blocks the strikes from Dunes.
Sadaval is trying to control the action in half guard but Dunes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dunes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sadaval is working away from the top position though.
Dunes is trying to stand. #T2#
Sadaval lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dunes is not content to let Sadaval control the position.
We've been hearing that Sadaval has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Sadaval scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dunes is trying to stand.
Dunes gets full guard.
Dunes trying to strike off his back.
Sadaval scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sadaval postures up in Dunes's guard and throws a big left but Dunes blocks it.
Dunes tries to strike from the bottom. #T3#
Sadaval scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sadaval works over Dunes with some ground and pound from guard.
Dunes is looking to stand up but Sadaval isn't so interested in that idea.
Dunes wants to control but Sadaval passes easily into half guard.
Dunes throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Dunes wants to get back to his feet.
Dunes misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Dunes is looking to get back to is feet but Sadaval passes into side control.
Sadaval wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dunes keeps working. #T4#
Sadaval cracks Dunes with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sadaval lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sadaval scores with punches from side control.
Sadaval working the head and body with strikes.
Sadaval lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Dunes is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sadaval asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Sadaval passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dunes!
Sadaval has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dunes's face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dunes is bucking up trying to escape but Sadaval cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T5#
Dunes is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
Sadaval punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sadaval has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dunes's face. #ROC#Dunes is rocked!
Sadaval postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Dunes badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Sadaval around the waist but Sadaval pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Sadaval is the winner by TKO! Sadaval jumps onto the ropes and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Horacio Sadaval!
Horacio Sadaval tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: BE 1: Violent Nights
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Knuckles misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Sadaval closes the distance and pushes Knuckles back into the ropes.
Knuckles lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knuckles fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Sadaval gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Sadaval trying to control the position from guard on top but Knuckles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sadaval throwing strikes but missing.
Sadaval being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles keeping full guard, as Sadaval tries to pass.
Sadaval must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sadaval sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Sadaval sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Knuckles's guard.
Sadaval looks to land a strike but Knuckles avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Sadaval postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Knuckles working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sadaval.
Knuckles is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sadaval throws a strike but Knuckles rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Knuckles prevents Sadaval from getting back to his feet.
Sadaval is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T2#
Knuckles showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Knuckles stops Sadaval from standing up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
We've been told by Knuckles's head coaches at The Jungle Room that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sadaval moves forwards but Knuckles connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Knuckles throws an overhand right that lands on Sadaval's shoulder, as Sadaval tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Knuckles sprawls well. Knuckles wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sadaval gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Sadaval gets a double leg takedown into Knuckles's guard.

The fighters are working up against the ropes. Knuckles manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the ropes.#BC2#
Sadaval breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sadaval tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Knuckles swivels and escapes.
Horacio Sadaval seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sadaval steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knuckles.
Knuckles takes a swing at Sadaval's ribcage but misses.
Sadaval tries for a takedown but Knuckles sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bobby Knuckles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horacio Sadaval.
Sadaval has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
Sadaval goes for a double leg but Knuckles avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Knuckles continues to drive forward.
Sadaval fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Sadaval closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Knuckles is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sadaval lands strikes from half guard.
Sadaval trying to control the pace.
Sadaval looks to land a strike but Knuckles avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T5#
Sadaval trying to control the position from guard on top but Knuckles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sadaval preventing the sweep.
Knuckles keeping moving, preventing Sadaval from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sadaval is stalling in the full guard.
Sadaval trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sadaval trying to control the position from guard on top but Knuckles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sadaval throwing strikes but missing.
Sadaval slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Knuckles 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 tries to clinch up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sadaval.
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Knuckles as he avoids it easily.
Knuckles appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Knuckles defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sadaval.#T7#
Sadaval tries to clinch but Knuckles is having none of it.
Knuckles stuffs the takedown attempt from Sadaval. Sadaval gets slowly back to his feet.
Knuckles throwing a counter right hand but Sadaval manages to avoid it.
No luck for Sadaval with that takedown attempt.
It looked like Knuckles wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Sadaval gets a clinch.
Sadaval wants a takedown.
Knuckles misses with a punch to the body.
Sadaval stalling in the clinch but Knuckles improves position.
Sadaval blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sadaval tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knuckles's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sadaval.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knuckles.
Sadaval has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Knuckles is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Still in the clinch, Sadaval scores with a nice short uppercut.#T8#
Knuckles tries to throw a body punch but Sadaval avoids it by throwing Knuckles back against the ropes.
Knuckles throws a punch but it's blocked by Sadaval.
Knuckles swings wildly with an uppercut but Sadaval uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sadaval drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Knuckles gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Knuckles tries a body shot but Sadaval blocks it.
Sadaval is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Knuckles is defending well.
Sadaval can't get the takedown.
Sadaval lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Sadaval breaks the clinch.
Sadaval shoots for a takedown but Knuckles saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sadaval is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knuckles jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Sadaval tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T9#
Knuckles looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sadaval looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Knuckles swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Knuckles lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sadaval takes a step back to recover.
Sadaval tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Knuckles manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Knuckles. No joy for Sadaval on that attempt.
A quick step to the side and Knuckles tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid body kick from Knuckles.
Sadaval moves out of range of the body kick.
Bobby Knuckles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice shot lands for Knuckles.
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Knuckles as he avoids it easily.
Knuckles appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Knuckles as Sadaval shoots in.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Knuckles dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A bone on bone clash there as Sadaval blocks the leg kick.
Sadaval walks forward, straight into a front kick from Knuckles.
Sadaval moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sadaval.
Sadaval working the ground and pound but Knuckles is defending the strikes.
Sadaval working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Knuckles can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadaval scores with a couple of short elbows.
Knuckles wants to control but Sadaval postures up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sadaval working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T1#
Knuckles trying to control but Sadaval flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Sadaval is looking to control Knuckles but Knuckles is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Even with his hooks in, Sadaval manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Knuckles covering up well under a series of strikes from Sadaval.
Sadaval struggling to land strikes to the head as Knuckles covers up.
Knuckles has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Sadaval.
Knuckles covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Knuckles wants to escape the position. #T3#
Will Sadaval go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Knuckles avoids the strikes from Sadaval.
Sadaval missing with strikes.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Sadaval is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Sadaval gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Sadaval gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Sadaval apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Sadaval takes the fight into the clinch.
Sadaval stalling the fight. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sadaval.
Knuckles throws a head punch that misses.
Sadaval drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knuckles lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sadaval.
A head punch on the inside from Knuckles fails to land. #BC2#
Sadaval pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sadaval.
As Sadaval backs away, Knuckles returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Knuckles but Knuckles pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Knuckles is looking to counter punch.
Bobby Knuckles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horacio Sadaval.
Sadaval shoots for a double leg takedown but Knuckles sprawls well. He's pushed Sadaval's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sadaval fails with a takedown attempt.
Knuckles thinks about countering with a head kick.#T5#
Sadaval shoots in for a double leg but Knuckles sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Knuckles leaves Sadaval with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Knuckles catches Sadaval with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Knuckles catches Sadaval with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD2#
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Knuckles trying to control the position.
Sadaval trying to control but Knuckles is working from the bottom. #T6#
Sadaval postures up.
Sadaval is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sadaval trying to control the position from guard on top but Knuckles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sadaval postures up and lands a big shot to Knuckles's brow.
Sadaval trying to control the position from guard on top but Knuckles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knuckles pulls Sadaval in close to his closed guard and prevents Sadaval from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T7##CL2#
Sadaval drives through and clinches with Knuckles against the ropes.
Knuckles misses with a punch to the body.
Knuckles lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sadaval blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knuckles tries to work over Sadaval's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knuckles throws a punch but it's blocked by Sadaval.
Sadaval lands a shoulder strike.
Knuckles misses with a punch on the inside.
Sadaval is trying to pull guard but Knuckles turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Knuckles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knuckles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sadaval can do to turn this around?
Knuckles misses with some punches. #BC2#
Sadaval pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knuckles misses with a low kick.
Sadaval fails with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Knuckles on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T8#
Horrible takedown attempt by Sadaval or perhaps it was just good defense by Knuckles, which made it look bad.
A counter left hand to the body from Knuckles misses its target.
Sadaval dives in and grabs Knuckles's left leg, looking for a takedown. Knuckles pushes down on Sadaval's head and hops out.
Knuckles throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sadaval is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knuckles moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Knuckles connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knuckles stuffs the takedown.
It appears Knuckles was looking to counter with a kick there.#T9#
Knuckles bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sadaval's head backwards.
Sadaval throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Knuckles's waist but Knuckles gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sadaval off to one side.
Sadaval fails with a takedown attempt.
Knuckles was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knuckles throws a head kick but Sadaval moves out of range.
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown but Knuckles shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sadaval shoots in looking for a takedown but Knuckles manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sadaval's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sadaval keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knuckles throws a nice looking combination but Sadaval bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sadaval shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Knuckles counters with a thumping low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Knuckles dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Knuckles stuffs the takedown attempt from Sadaval. Sadaval gets slowly back to his feet.
Knuckles scores with a spinning back kick!#TD2#
Sadaval looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Knuckles!
Knuckles is trying to control Sadaval's posture but Sadaval avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadaval throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sadaval in the domination position with Knuckles hanging on.
Sadaval working the ground and pound from side control.#T1#
An elbow from Sadaval crashes against the mat.
Sadaval throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Knuckles is trying to control Sadaval's posture but Sadaval avoids it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knuckles regains half guard, as Sadaval was trying to land strikes.
Sadaval throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sadaval looks to land a strike but Knuckles avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Sadaval throws a big right hand that misses.
Knuckles trying to keep a closed guard but Sadaval is proving a slippery customer.
Sadaval throws a big right hand that misses.
Sadaval trying to control but Knuckles is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sadaval closes the distance and clinches up with Knuckles, looking for a takedown. Sadaval pushes Knuckles against the ropes but Knuckles circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sadaval goes for a double leg but Knuckles avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Knuckles continues to drive forward.
Bobby Knuckles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horacio Sadaval.
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Knuckles but Knuckles pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3#
Knuckles throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sadaval fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sadaval misses with a takedown attempt - Knuckles sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Knuckles stuffs the takedown attempt from Sadaval. Sadaval gets slowly back to his feet.
Knuckles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sadaval tries for a takedown but Knuckles sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And Knuckles counters with a quick kick to the body but Sadaval blocks it.#T4#
Sadaval has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Knuckles.#TD2#
Sadaval looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Knuckles!
The strikes coming from Sadaval are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Knuckles dodges the ground and pound from Sadaval.
Sadaval working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
You can see the frustration on Knuckles's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ground and pound from Sadaval seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The strikes coming from Sadaval are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T5#
Sadaval throws a strike aimed at the side of Knuckles's head but Knuckles avoids it well.
Sadaval postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Knuckles is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sadaval connects with a decent elbow.
Sadaval lands an elbow.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sadaval working the ground and pound from side control.
Sadaval cracks Knuckles with a big elbow.
Sadaval in side control, throwing shots but Knuckles defends. #T6#
Sadaval lands an elbow.
Sadaval wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knuckles keeps working.
Knuckles regains half guard, as Sadaval was trying to land strikes.
Knuckles won't allow Sadaval to pass to mount. #T7#
Sadaval wants to control but Knuckles is keeping him busy.
Sadaval landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Knuckles tries to roll over but Sadaval keeps him under control.
Sadaval slips a nice elbow through Knuckles's hands, connecting with Knuckles's forehead.
Ground and pound from Sadaval.
Sadaval stalling.
Sadaval thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Knuckles's head. #T8#
Sadaval controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sadaval.
Sadaval shoots for a takedown but Knuckles saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Knuckles displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sadaval.
Knuckles stuffs the takedown attempt from Sadaval. Sadaval gets slowly back to his feet.
Horacio Sadaval has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sadaval takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T9#
Sadaval looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Knuckles is fending him off so far but Sadaval persists. Nope, Knuckles circles away and we're back to standing.
Knuckles looks to land a body kick but Sadaval moved away.
Knuckles leaves Sadaval with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sadaval steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knuckles.
Sadaval tries to clinch but Knuckles moves away
and Knuckles counters with an outside leg kick.
Sadaval shoots in but Knuckles avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knuckles looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sadaval fails to land the takedown.

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 Bobby Knuckles.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Knuckles, 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight for Bobby Knuckles!
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight for Bobby Knuckles!
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight for Bobby Knuckles!

Bobby Knuckles wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Bobby Knuckles thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH: Dankovic vs Frewin
Date: Nov 05, 2023

#R1#
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kivi as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sadaval.
Kivi is trying to control Sadaval's posture but Sadaval avoids it.
Sadaval sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kivi is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kivi tries to buck Sadaval off but Sadaval is having none of it.
Sadaval cracks Kivi with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sadaval taking a break here but Kivi is having none of it and regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kivi is trying to get back to full guard.
Sadaval misses with a head shot. Kivi uses the momentum to regain guard. #T1#
Sadaval trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sadaval accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kivi has control of Sadaval's left arm, preventing Sadaval from doing any damage.
Sadaval wants to control from the top but Kivi keeps moving.
Sadaval throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sadaval throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sadaval throws an elbow that misses. Kivi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sadaval's guard. Nice move by Kivi!#REVB##T2#
Kivi throws a strike but Sadaval rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
We've been hearing that Sadaval has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kivi keeping full guard, as Sadaval tries to pass.
Kivi keeping moving, preventing Sadaval from controlling successfully.
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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Kivi controlling Sadaval's posture.
Sadaval makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kivi is on top in guard. #REVB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kivi trying to control the position from guard on top but Sadaval is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kivi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sadaval wants to get back to his feet but Kivi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kivi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kivi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sadaval wants to get back to his feet but Kivi is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kivi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Horacio Sadaval dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kivi misses with a looping right.
Sadaval looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kivi is fending him off so far but Sadaval persists. Nope, Kivi circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Kivi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sadaval to the ground. Kivi is now in Sadaval's guard.
Sadaval wants to get back to his feet but Kivi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sadaval trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kivi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Kivi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kivi prevents Sadaval from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kivi leaves Sadaval with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sadaval throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kivi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sadaval throws a big elbow that misses.
Kivi keeping moving, preventing Sadaval from controlling successfully.
Sadaval throws an elbow that misses. Kivi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sadaval's guard. Nice move by Kivi!#REVB#
Kivi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Sadaval is looking to stand up but Kivi isn't so interested in that idea.
Sadaval keeping full guard, as Kivi tries to pass.
Sadaval wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kivi manages to pass to side control.
Sadaval pushes Kivi off looking to stand but Kivi dives back in and keeps control.
Sadaval tries to kick Kivi off in order to stand up. Kivi Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T3#
Sadaval is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kivi lands a nice forearm strike.
Sadaval is trying to get back to his feet.
Kivi moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Sadaval avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kivi.
Kivi throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sadaval bucks up and tries to throw Kivi off but instead Kivi has got his back!
Sadaval is trying to get back to his feet but Kivi has full control of the position and if anything, Sadaval has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Kivi lands with a hammerfist to the side of Sadaval's head.
Sadaval grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Kivi throws a series of strikes and Sadaval wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
Sadaval wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kivi has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sadaval's face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kristo Kivi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Sadaval shoots in for a double leg but Kivi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kivi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kivi misses with a wild body shot.
Sadaval looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Kivi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sadaval napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sadaval taking a bit of punishment here - Kivi scoring with strikes.
Sadaval is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kivi is controlling him well.
The strikes coming from Kivi are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kivi misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kivi lands some shots froms side control.
Sadaval regains half guard there - taking advantage of Kivi's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T1#
Sadaval is refusing to be controlled, as Kivi sits in half guard.
Kivi throws a strike but Sadaval avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kivi won't allow Sadaval to get back to his feet.
Kivi trying to control the position from guard on top but Sadaval is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T2#
Kivi being controlled here, momentarily.
Sadaval has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kivi trying to control the position here.
Sadaval loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sadaval scoring with some ground and pound.
Kivi wants to sweep here but Sadaval controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Sadaval looking to sit in guard and control but Kivi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Sadaval wants to stand but Kivi is controlling the position.
Kivi pushes down on Sadaval's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kivi stops Sadaval from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Kivi wants to take a breather but Sadaval is having none of it.
Kivi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sadaval is looking to escape.
Sadaval keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sadaval misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Horacio Sadaval. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sadaval fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Sadaval drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kivi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sadaval is trying to stand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kristo Kivi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kivi 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kristo Kivi!
A victorious Kristo Kivi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH: Hearn vs Wagner
Date: Oct 08, 2023

#R1#
Sadaval with a poor takedown
enabling Kivi to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Horacio Sadaval has been cut.
Sadaval takes one on the button.#TD#
Sadaval drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sadaval accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sadaval trying to control but Kivi is working from the bottom.
Kivi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kivi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kivi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadaval missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sadaval won't allow Kivi to sweep him here.
Sadaval stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kivi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sadaval looking to sit in guard and control but Kivi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Kivi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sadaval keeping moving, preventing Kivi from controlling successfully.
Kivi is looking to advance position but Sadaval has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Sadaval sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Sadaval throws a wild left hand from mount and Kivi manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Sadaval is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T2#
Sadaval throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sadaval working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kivi's head.
Kivi looking to control.
Kivi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sadaval.
Sadaval throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kivi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kivi wants to hit a sweep here but Sadaval passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kivi there!
Kivi is looking to improve his position but Sadaval isn't that keen on the idea.
Kivi has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
A nice elbow there by Sadaval.#T3#
Sadaval misses with a head shot.
We've been hearing that Sadaval has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Sadaval landing strikes from the mount.
Sadaval punching from mount but Kivi doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sadaval unloading with bombs!
Sadaval with a couple of short strikes.
Kivi is in a horrible position here. Sadaval smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Sadaval working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Kivi slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kivi trying to control but Sadaval postures up. #T4#
Sadaval is stalling here. Kivi is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Sadaval seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kivi has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sadaval is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kivi is controlling him well.
Kivi is looking to take a break and control but Sadaval is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sadaval tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Sadaval trying to get back to his feet but Kivi is in full control for now.
Kivi looking to hold on to the position here but Sadaval rolls and ends up regaining guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Horacio Sadaval dominated that round.
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!#R2#
Sadaval shoots for a double leg takedown but Kivi sprawls well. He's pushed Sadaval's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A big left from Kivi misses.
Sadaval displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kivi throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Kivi.#TD#
Sadaval looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sadaval throws a strike but Kivi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kivi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kivi wants to control from the top but Sadaval keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadaval is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sadaval preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Kivi lands a couple of digs.
Kivi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sadaval swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sadaval keeping moving, preventing Kivi from controlling successfully.
Kivi won't allow Sadaval to get back to his feet.
Kivi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sadaval's head.
Sadaval is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sadaval is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kivi dives into side control. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kivi prevents Sadaval from escaping the position.
Sadaval bucks up and tries to throw Kivi off but instead Kivi has got his back!
Sadaval takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Kivi scores with punches and elbows.
Sadaval trying to get back to his feet but Kivi is in full control for now.
Kivi trying to control.
Sadaval is trying to get back to his feet but Kivi has full control of the position and if anything, Sadaval has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T3#
Kivi missing with punches from the back.
Sadaval is trying to get back to his feet but Kivi has full control of the position and if anything, Sadaval has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Kivi gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Well, with Kivi on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Sadaval is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Sadaval is trying to get back to his feet but Kivi has full control of the position and if anything, Sadaval has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T4#
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 covering up well under a series of strikes from Kivi.
Kivi is punishing Sadaval with some ground and pound.
Sadaval trying to get back to his feet but Kivi is in full control for now.
Sadaval covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Sadaval is trying to stand back up.
Kivi has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Sadaval.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kristo Kivi 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 get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Sadaval rushes Kivi and presses him up against the cage.
Sadaval fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sadaval is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kivi is defending well.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sadaval - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kivi prevents the takedown attempt. #TD#
Sadaval is trying to trip Kivi. He has hold of a leg but Kivi is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sadaval persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Sadaval postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sadaval accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sadaval postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kivi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kivi holds on and takes a little breather.
Kivi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sadaval's guard. #REVB#
Sadaval is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kivi is controlling him. #T1#
Sadaval trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Sadaval working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kivi.
Kivi postures up in Sadaval's guard and throws a big left but Sadaval blocks it.
Kivi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sadaval is looking to stand up but Kivi isn't so interested in that idea.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sadaval is wriggling around but Kivi manages to pass to half guard.
Kivi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
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.
Kivi drops an elbow to the side of Sadaval's head.
Sadaval is trying to stand up here but Kivi is controlling him well.
Kivi is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Sadaval wants to get back to his feet but Kivi passes into half guard.
Sadaval is trying to stand up here but Kivi is controlling him well.
Kivi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kivi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Sadaval ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sadaval dives in for a single leg takedown but Kivi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Horacio Sadaval. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Sadaval breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Kivi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sadaval to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sadaval wants to control from the top but Kivi keeps moving.
Sadaval has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sadaval throws an elbow that misses. Kivi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sadaval's guard. Nice move by Kivi!#REVB#
Sadaval avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kivi sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Kivi trying to control but Sadaval is working from the bottom.
Kivi stops Sadaval from standing up.
Sadaval keeping moving, preventing Kivi from controlling successfully.
Kivi wants to pass the guard but Sadaval is keeping the position.
Kivi trying to control but Sadaval is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kristo Kivi.
I think Kivi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: SMASH: Dennison vs Torsten
Date: Sep 10, 2023

#R1#
Sadaval checks the leg kick.#TD#
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ragnaar napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sadaval throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sadaval postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sadaval in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sadaval lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sadaval wants to control but Ragnaar is keeping him busy.
Sadaval misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadaval fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sadaval postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sadaval in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ragnaar is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sadaval asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T1#
Sadaval misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sadaval working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sadaval cracks Ragnaar with a big right hand but Ragnaar just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
We've been hearing that Sadaval has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Sadaval throws an elbow but Ragnaar slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sadaval misses with the ground and pound.
Sadaval fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T2#
Sadaval throws an elbow but Ragnaar slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ragnaar takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sadaval throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sadaval happy to just control the position for now.
Ragnaar regains half guard, as Sadaval was trying to land strikes.
Sadaval throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Sadaval slows the pace down in half guard.
Sadaval is stalling here. Ragnaar is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Sadaval seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ragnaar has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Ragnaar wants to control but Sadaval is keeping him busy.
Sadaval pushes Ragnaar away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ragnaar gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Sadaval has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sadaval tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Sadaval wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ragnaar's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Horacio Sadaval dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD#
Sadaval drives through with a takedown into Ragnaar's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ragnaar is looking to stand back up but Sadaval counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Ragnaar. #REVB#
Ragnaar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ragnaar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sadaval sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ragnaar defending well though.
Sadaval throwing shots but Ragnaar is blocking nicely.
Sadaval throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadaval throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sadaval missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sadaval throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Sadaval thows a huge punch but Ragnaar dodges it nicely.
Sadaval with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ragnaar taking some punishment here, with Sadaval in his half guard.
Sadaval thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ragnaar's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sadaval is trying to control. Ragnaar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sadaval throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ragnaar to regain full guard.
Sadaval chips away with some ground and pound.
Sadaval showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sadaval working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Sadaval postures up and lands a big shot to Ragnaar's brow.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sadaval accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sadaval throws a big right hand that misses.
Ragnaar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sadaval postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sadaval trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sadaval throws a strike but Ragnaar rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Sadaval keeping moving, preventing Ragnaar from controlling successfully.
Sadaval is looking to stand up but Ragnaar isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Sadaval wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ragnaar manages to pass to side control.
Ragnaar prevents Sadaval from standing back up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sadaval takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T4#
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.
Ragnaar scores with a kick to the body. #TD#
Sadaval scores with a takedown into Ragnaar's guard.
Sadaval chips away with some ground and pound.
Horacio Sadaval overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ragnaar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sadaval.
Sadaval throws an elbow that misses. Ragnaar uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sadaval's guard. Nice move by Ragnaar!#REVB#
Ragnaar prevents Sadaval from getting back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sadaval is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Ragnaar dives into side control.
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.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sadaval darts in looking for a takedown but Ragnaar gets double underhooks and turns Sadaval into the cage.
Ragnaar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sadaval gets through Ragnaar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sadaval lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD#
Sadaval jumps guard and drags Ragnaar to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ragnaar prevents Sadaval from getting back to his feet.
Ragnaar stays in close to Sadaval's body and controls the position.
Sadaval is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ragnaar is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnaar wants to control from the top but Sadaval keeps moving. #T1#
Ragnaar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sadaval swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sadaval is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ragnaar can do to turn this around?
Ragnaar showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ragnaar wants to land a leg kick but Sadaval is out of range.
Sadaval darts in looking for a takedown but Ragnaar gets double underhooks and turns Sadaval into the cage.
Ragnaar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Sadaval's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Sadaval shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ragnaar is trying to defend but Sadaval finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sadaval thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ragnaar's head.
Nils Ragnaar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sadaval wants to take a breather but Ragnaar is having none of it.
Sadaval throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ragnaar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sadaval.
Sadaval looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ragnaar regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sadaval.
Sadaval missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ragnaar looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sadaval puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sadaval content to control rather than advance.
Ragnaar is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Sadaval sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ragnaar defending well though.
Sadaval stalling.
Ragnaar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sadaval.
Sadaval sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ragnaar defending well though.
Ragnaar wants to improve his position but Sadaval is controlling well.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sadaval thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ragnaar's head.
Well, if Sadaval is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sadaval fails with the takedown
and Ragnaar counters with a series of strikes. Sadaval will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Horacio Sadaval. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ragnaar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sadaval shoots in looking for a takedown but Ragnaar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sadaval's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ragnaar misses with a looping right.
Sadaval half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sadaval with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ragnaar counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Sadaval closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sadaval lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sadaval trying to control the position from guard on top but Ragnaar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Horacio Sadaval!
Horacio Sadaval spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Nils Ragnaar was interviewed post fight and said 'Gonna Train Hard Again And Get The Next Win'.

Event: SMASH: Erdogan vs Hall
Date: Aug 13, 2023

#R1#
Dong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dong lands a glancing blow to the side of Sadaval's head.
Dong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sadaval sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Sadaval clinches.
Dong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sadavals head.
Dong tries to throw a body punch but Sadaval avoids it by throwing Dong back against the cage.
Sadaval scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sadaval blocking some punches.
Dong tries to pull guard but Sadaval won't allow it.
Sadaval misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Sadaval jumps into guard, dragging Dong to the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sadaval is looking to stand up but Dong isn't so interested in that idea.
Dong wants to control from the top but Sadaval keeps moving. #SUB2#
Dong drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dong jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Dong prevents Sadaval from getting back to his feet.
Dong trying to control but Sadaval is working from the bottom.
Sadaval wants to get back to his feet but Dong is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Dong looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Long Hung Dong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sadaval paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Sadaval drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sadaval throws a big right hand that misses.
Sadaval is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Sadaval avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
Sadaval trying to control but Dong is working from the bottom.
Dong is trying to control the position but Sadaval postures up.
Sadaval distracts Dong with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sadaval not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dong is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Dong looking for a guillotine here but Sadaval defends easily. #SUB2#
Dong throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sadaval escapes and throws Dong's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T3#
Sadaval controls the position from side control.
Dong takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Dong is trying to get back to half guard.
Dong is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sadaval's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dong is trying to control but can't.
Dong is looking for a sweep. Sadaval is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dong wants to control but Sadaval is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sadaval lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Dong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sadaval throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dong tries to get to full guard but Sadaval has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sadaval is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sadaval working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Horacio Sadaval dominated that round.
That's time! Sadaval's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Sadaval scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sadaval tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dong's legs.
Sadaval is trying to ground and pound but Dong uses the momentary lack of control by Sadaval to regain half guard.
Dong is trying to control but can't.
Sadaval keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sadaval seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadaval throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Horacio Sadaval overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sadaval lands a nice short elbow.
Sadaval wants to take a breather but Dong is having none of it.
Sadaval landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1#
Sadaval landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dong trying to control but Sadaval postures up.
Sadaval is looking to take a break and control but Dong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dong is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sadaval scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sadaval sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dong defending well though.
Sadaval not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sadaval thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dong has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at 020 Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Sadaval trying to control from half guard but Dong is working away.
Dong is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sadaval scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dong is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Sadaval jumps into side control!#T2#
Sadaval lands an elbow.
Sadaval trying to control the position but Dong is working away.
Sadaval lands an elbow.
Dong struggling a bit here.
Dong takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sadaval looks up at the clock and then as Dong takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sadaval smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sadaval lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dong down.
We've been hearing that Sadaval has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Dong is trying to control Sadaval's posture but Sadaval avoids it.
Dong gets back to half guard.#T3#
Dong trying to control but Sadaval postures up.
Dong works his way to full guard. Good work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sadaval accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sadaval is in close to Dong's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sadaval trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dong wants to sweep but no luck.
Sadaval trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
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.#SUB2#
Dong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sadaval with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Dong looking for a guillotine here but Sadaval defends easily.
Sadaval is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sadaval trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sadaval throws an elbow that misses. Dong uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sadaval's guard. Nice move by Dong!#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Horacio Sadaval dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Dong looks to score with a jab to the body but Sadaval is just out of range.
Dong lands with a straight right. Sadaval didn't see that one coming.#TD#
Sadaval closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dong's guard.#SUB2#
Dong is looking for a triangle but Sadaval pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Dong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sadaval gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sadaval distracts Dong with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sadaval distracts Dong with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Sadaval postures up and lands a big shot to Dong's brow.
Sadaval is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sadaval works over Dong with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Dong 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 working some strikes from top position.
Sadaval trying to control but Dong is working from the bottom.
Dong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sadaval stays in close to Dong's body and controls the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sadaval's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Sadaval sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sadaval has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dong wants to sweep but no luck.
Sadaval throwing strikes from guard but Dong blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Dong is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sadaval is aware though and is defending well.
Sadaval not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sadaval keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dong's head.#T3#
Sadaval controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sadaval's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sadaval is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sadaval postures up. #SUB2#
Dong had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sadaval defends it easily.
Dong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Dong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sadaval working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dong's head.
Dong is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sadaval lands a couple of elbows.
Sadaval working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Dong looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sadaval passes into half guard.
Sadaval sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dong defending well though.
Long Hung Dong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sadaval prevents Dong from improving his position.
Horacio Sadaval is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sadaval lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Horacio Sadaval!
Horacio Sadaval decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: SMASH: Tosen vs Hohenthal
Date: Jul 15, 2023

#R1#
Dancer throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Sadaval shoots in and gets a takedown into Dancer's guard.
Dancer has momentary wrist control but Sadaval slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sadaval content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sadaval wants to control from the top but Dancer keeps moving.
Sadaval is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dancer is wriggling around but Sadaval manages to pass to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadaval with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sadaval lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1#
Dancer is looking to escape.
Sadaval has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dancer is refusing to be controlled, as Sadaval sits in half guard.
Sadaval might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dancer haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sadaval is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dancer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sadaval. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sadaval is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sadaval is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sadaval missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sadaval throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sadaval lands with a punch from half guard.
Sadaval is looking to take a break and control but Dancer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dancer is trying to stand.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T3#
Sadaval takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dancer is looking to escape.
Sadaval lands strikes from half guard.
Sadaval lands with a punch from half guard.
Sadaval wants to control but Dancer is keeping him busy.
Sadaval seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sadaval lands with a punch from half guard.
Dancer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sadaval.
Sadaval is controlling the pace.
Dancer wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
Sadaval looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sadaval looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sadaval is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dancer pushes Sadaval off looking to stand but Sadaval dives back in and keeps control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Horacio Sadaval dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dancer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sadaval was well out of range. Poor timing from Dancer.
Dancer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dancer misses with a low kick.
Dancer missing with a left hand there. Sadaval was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD2#
Sadaval drives through with a takedown into Dancer's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Dancer has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Sadaval off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Sadaval tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dancer defends well and Sadaval ends up having to push Dancer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sadaval darts in looking for a takedown but Dancer gets double underhooks and turns Sadaval into the cage.
Tom Dancer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horacio Sadaval.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dancer!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dancer throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Sadaval counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dancer wants to get back to his feet.
Sadaval has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sadaval takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sadaval sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dancer looks like he's trying to stand up. #T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sadaval lands a nice short elbow.
Sadaval working over Dancer with some ground and pound. Dancer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dancer wants to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sadaval lands a nice short elbow.
Sadaval wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dancer keeps working.
Sadaval is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dancer is looking to get back to is feet but Sadaval passes into side control.
Dancer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dancer is working hard here to advance position.
Dancer takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Sadaval lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sadaval working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dancer is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T3#
Sadaval wants to control but Dancer is keeping him busy.
Dancer takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Dancer is trying to get back to his feet.
Sadaval wants to control but Dancer is keeping him busy.
Sloppy strikes there by Sadaval.
Sadaval cracks Dancer with a big elbow.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sadaval working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Sadaval scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dancer to see if he's OK.#T4#
Check out the look on Sadaval's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sadaval taking a breather here.
Let's hope that Sadaval 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.
Dancer avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sadaval.
Sadaval is looking to take a break and control but Dancer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sadaval connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dancer some visible discomfort.
Dancer takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Horacio Sadaval showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Dancer looks to score with a jab to the body but Sadaval is just out of range.
Sadaval dives in and grabs Dancer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dancer pushes down on Sadaval's head and hops out.
Dancer is looking to counter with a body kick.
Dancer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sadaval darts in looking for a takedown but Dancer gets double underhooks and turns Sadaval into the cage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dancer.
Dancer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dancer stuffs the takedown attempt from Sadaval. Sadaval gets slowly back to his feet.
Dancer thinks about countering with a head kick.
Tom Dancer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horacio Sadaval.
Sadaval takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dancer swats away the attempt to clinch by Sadaval.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Dancer misses.
Sadaval shoots for a takedown but Dancer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sadaval ducks under a wild hook from Dancer.
A jab lands there for Dancer.
Tom Dancer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Dancer throws a head kick but Sadaval moves out of range.
Dancer throws a hook but Sadaval blocks it.
Dancer scores with a body shot.
Dancer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sadaval has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dancer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dancer swats away the attempt to clinch by Sadaval.
Dancer thinks about countering with a body kick.
Tom Dancer is winning the standup battle so far.
Sadaval tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sadaval looks for a takedown but Dancer sprawls well.
Dancer misses with a looping left.
Dancer moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The fighters circling - Dancer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tom Dancer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sadaval takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dancer stuffs the takedown.#T2#
Sadaval slips under a jab.
Sadaval blocks a leg kick.
Dancer leaves Sadaval with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Dancer.#CL2#
Sadaval pushes Dancer up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dancer has a couple of punches blocked by Sadaval.
Dancer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dancer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sadaval tries to score a body lock takedown but Dancer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dancer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sadaval tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dancer smiles and moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dancer. That's going to slow Sadaval down. #T3#
Sadaval fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dancer misses with a kick to the body. #TD2#
Sadaval changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dancer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sadaval taking a breather here.
Dancer is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Dancer is looking for a sweep.
Sadaval working the head with strikes.
Dancer takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dancer is pushing Sadaval's head away, looking to escape. Sadaval manages to hold on to the position though.#T4#
Sadaval scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dancer to see if he's OK.
Sadaval prevents Dancer from escaping the position.
Sadaval throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dancer is pushing Sadaval's head away, looking to escape. Sadaval manages to hold on to the position though.
Sadaval controlling the position.
Sadaval lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sadaval creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Tom Dancer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Horacio Sadaval is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A lull in the action here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Dancer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sadaval has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Horacio Sadaval!
A very excited looking Horacio Sadaval rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: ENIGMA 172
Date: Jun 11, 2023

#R1#
Sadaval takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kiwi looks to land a left hand but Sadaval moved out of range nicely.
Kiwi lands a body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sadaval is defended easily by Kiwi.
Sadaval fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sadaval closes the distance and clinches up with Kiwi, looking for a takedown. Sadaval pushes Kiwi against the cage but Kiwi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bruce Kiwi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horacio Sadaval.#TD2#
Sadaval fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kiwi to the ground. Sadaval is now in Kiwi's guard.
Kiwi pulls Sadaval in to control the position.
Sadaval engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kiwi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sadaval working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Kiwi is looking for a triangle but Sadaval pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Sadaval advances to half guard.
Kiwi controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kiwi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sadaval scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sadaval not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kiwi tries to get to full guard but Sadaval has control of the leg.
Sadaval looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kiwi controlling the position for now.
Sadaval with the ground and pound but Kiwi uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T2#
Sadaval trying to control but Kiwi is working from the bottom.
Sadaval scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kiwi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sadaval trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kiwi keeping moving, preventing Sadaval from controlling successfully.
Sadaval slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Sadaval changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kiwi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Kiwi explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T3#
Sadaval looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kiwi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sadaval moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kiwi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sadaval dives in and grabs Kiwi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kiwi pushes down on Sadaval's head and hops out.
Sadaval tries for a takedown but Kiwi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sadaval darts in looking for a takedown but Kiwi gets double underhooks and turns Sadaval into the cage.
Kiwi feints and then cracks Sadaval's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sadaval down.
Bruce Kiwi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kiwi missing with a left hand there. Sadaval was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sadaval with the counter takedown but Kiwi avoids it easily.
Sadaval tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kiwi swivels and escapes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sadaval.
Kiwi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sadaval in his tracks.
Kiwi loads up on a big right hand but Sadaval slips the punch.#T4#
Sadaval uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kiwi.
Sadaval feints the counter takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kiwi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sadaval uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kiwi.
Kiwi scores with a leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sadaval.
A big right from Kiwi misses. #TD2#
Kiwi gets caught napping as Sadaval dives in and scores a takedown. Kiwi manages to retain guard.
Kiwi wants to get back to his feet but Sadaval is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sadaval trying to control but Kiwi is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kiwi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sadaval is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kiwi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Kiwi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kiwi with a nice calf kick.
Kiwi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #TD2#
Sadaval looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kiwi!
Sadaval wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kiwi keeps working.
Kiwi is trying to get back to half guard.
Kiwi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadaval throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kiwi is doing well to control the position and prevent Sadaval from advancing to side control.
Sadaval trying to advance position but Kiwi counters by regaining guard. #T1#
Sadaval stopping the sweep attempt from Kiwi.
Horacio Sadaval has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Kiwi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sadaval looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kiwi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kiwi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sadaval loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Kiwi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sadaval defends well.
Kiwi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sadaval.
Kiwi trying to control the position.
Kiwi tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Sadaval 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.
Kiwi seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T3#
Sadaval stays in close to Kiwi's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Kiwi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kiwi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sadaval throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Kiwi is looking for a triangle but Sadaval pushes his legs off easily.
Sadaval engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sadaval with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kiwi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sadaval can do to turn this around?#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kiwi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sadaval is one step ahead there.
Sadaval won't allow Kiwi to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kiwi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Kiwi.
Sadaval is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kiwi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kiwi misses with an uppercut.
Bruce Kiwi is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Sadaval rushes Kiwi and presses him up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sadaval tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kiwi smiles and moves away.
Kiwi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sadaval.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Kiwi dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kiwi throws a leg kick but Sadaval sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kiwi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sadaval has time to react.
Kiwi misses with a straight left.
Kiwi swings for the body but Sadaval moves out of range.
Sadaval changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kiwi lands an overhand right.
Sadaval goes for a double leg but Kiwi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kiwi continues to drive forward.
Kiwi thuds his right hand into Sadaval's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A slow jab from Kiwi misses its intended target. #TD2#
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sadaval was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Kiwi throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kiwi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sadaval.
Sadaval ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kiwi with a hook.
Kiwi misses the jab.#T1##TD2#
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sadaval must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kiwi is looking to stand back up but Sadaval counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kiwi.
Sadaval not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kiwi is trying to stand.
Sadaval wants to control but Kiwi is keeping him busy.
Kiwi wants to control but Sadaval is keeping busy.
Sadaval takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sadaval prevents Kiwi from standing back up.
Sadaval with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bruce Kiwi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Kiwi wants to control but Sadaval is keeping busy.
Sadaval sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kiwi defending well though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sadaval moves nicely into side control.
Kiwi taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kiwi is looking to regain half guard here but Sadaval keeps moving and retains side control.
Kiwi taking punishment in the form of punches. #T3#
Kiwi taking punishment in the form of punches.
What's Kiwi going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Sadaval in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kiwi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Sadaval lands some shots froms side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Sadaval.
Horacio Sadaval has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kiwi pushes Sadaval away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sadaval gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kiwi tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Sadaval controls the position from side control.
Who's going to make the next move?
Sadaval slows the pace down.
Kiwi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sadaval throws an elbow but Kiwi slips to the side and avoids it well.

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 Bruce Kiwi.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kiwi, 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Kiwi!
An out of breath Bruce Kiwi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Nfld FN 42
Date: May 25, 2023

#R1#
Dixon misses with a wild combination.
Ali Dixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dixon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dixon wants it to stay on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Dixon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dixon looks to score with a jab to the body but Sadaval is just out of range.
Sadaval shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dixon defends it nicely.
Sadaval keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice cross by Sadaval.
A low kick from Dixon is predictable there #TD2#
and Sadaval counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Dixon makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Sadaval rushes Dixon and presses him up against the cage.
Sadaval lands a hook that snaps the head of Dixon backwards.
Dixon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ali Dixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horacio Sadaval.
Sadaval manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC2#
Sadaval breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Dixon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sadaval. #TD2#
Sadaval closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dixon is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sadaval asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Dixon bucks up and tries to throw Sadaval off but instead Sadaval has got his back!
Sadaval misses with a punch to the head.
Sadaval misses with a punch to the head.
Dixon is trying to get back to his feet but Sadaval has full control of the position and if anything, Dixon has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T2#
Sadaval lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sadaval lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The referee is taking a good look at Dixon as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Sadaval!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sadaval misses with an elbow to the head.
Sadaval lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Dixon.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Sadaval. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Dixon trying to get back to his feet but Sadaval is in full control for now. #T3#
Sadaval cracks Dixon with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Dixon from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Sadaval cracks Dixon with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Dixon from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Dixon is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Sadaval just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Dixon wants to get back to his feet.
Dixon is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sadaval.
Dixon is covering up but some of the strikes from Sadaval are getting through and doing damage. #T4#
Sadaval lands with a hammerfist to the side of Dixon's head.
Dixon is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #ES#
Dixon manages to escape to his feet.
Sadaval uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dixon.
Sadaval lands a nice shot to the body. #CL2#
Sadaval forces Dixon back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sadaval scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD2#
Sadaval jumps guard and drags Dixon to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dixon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dixon wants to stand and escape but instead Sadaval has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Sadaval throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Horacio Sadaval dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Sadaval rushes Dixon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sadaval wants to take the fight to the mat but Dixon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dixon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sadaval after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Sadaval has Dixon pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sadaval pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Dixon tumbling to the mat - Sadaval dives into Dixon's guard.

Dixon manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Dixon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sadaval has him pressed against the cage.
Sadaval scores with a nice hook to the head.
The referee calls for Sadaval to work.
Dixon stops a takedown attempt from Sadaval. #TD2#
Sadaval has picked Dixon up - he's going for a ride! Sadaval dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sadaval is looking to take a break and control but Dixon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dixon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Sadaval missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dixon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sadaval lands with a punch from half guard.
Sadaval trying to control from half guard but Dixon is working away.
Dixon is looking to escape.
Sadaval perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dixon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sadaval connects with a nice short shot to Dixon's temple.
Sadaval wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dixon keeps working. #T2#
Sadaval missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dixon pushes Sadaval off looking to stand but Sadaval dives back in and keeps control.
Horacio Sadaval has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sadaval is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sadaval passes the guard and advances to mount!
Sadaval lands with some strikes.
Sadaval punishing his opponent with strikes.
Dixon is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet. #T3#
Sadaval punishing his opponent with strikes.
Dixon wants to try and get back to his feet.
Sadaval lands a couple of good shots and Dixon has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Dixon covering up well and avoiding damage.
Sadaval missing with strikes from the back.
Sadaval has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dixon trying to get back to his feet but Sadaval is in full control for now.
Sadaval throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Dixon avoids the strikes from Sadaval.
Dixon is covering up but some of the strikes from Sadaval are getting through and doing damage. #T4#
I would not like to be Dixon right now.
Sadaval trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Sadaval lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Sadaval punishes Dixon with strikes from the back mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Horacio Sadaval showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Dixon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sadaval was well out of range. Poor timing from Dixon.
Sadaval darts in looking for a takedown but Dixon gets double underhooks and turns Sadaval into the cage. #CL2#
Dixon tries to keep at a distance but Sadaval has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dixon is trying to break the clinch but Sadaval is controlling him.#BC2#
Sadaval escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sadaval tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dixon defends well and Sadaval ends up having to push Dixon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sadaval or perhaps it was just good defense by Dixon, which made it look bad.
Ali Dixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horacio Sadaval.
Sadaval staying out of range there.
We've been told by Dixon's head coaches at Canucks Combat Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dixon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon swings for the body but Sadaval moves out of range.
Sadaval has a takedown stuffed.
Dixon thuds his right hand into Sadaval's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Sadaval slips under a jab.
Sadaval has a takedown stuffed.
Dixon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sadaval lands with an overhand left.
Dixon misses with a body shot.
Dixon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sadaval sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sadaval blocks a jab.#TD2#
Sadaval drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sadaval landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sadaval scoring with punches and elbows. #T2#
Sadaval lands some shots froms side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dixon is pushing Sadaval's head away, looking to escape. Sadaval manages to hold on to the position though.
Sadaval working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dixon wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Sadaval is putting a hurting on Dixon here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sadaval trying to control the action but Dixon is working from the bottom.
Sadaval sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dixon is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Sadaval working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T3#
Dixon taking a bit of punishment here - Sadaval scoring with strikes.
Sadaval working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dixon taking a bit of punishment here - Sadaval scoring with strikes.
Dixon is trying to buck Sadaval off.
Sadaval postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sadaval lands a few punches from side control.
Dixon is not content to let Sadaval control the position. #T4#
Sadaval grinds an elbow into Dixon's temple.
Sadaval lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ali Dixon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sadaval has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sadaval landing a few strikes.
Sadaval working the ground and pound.
Dixon on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sadaval is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Horacio Sadaval comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sadaval winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Horacio Sadaval!
Horacio Sadaval was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Nfld live 30
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1#
Sadaval wants to clinch.
Bakar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sadaval fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Sadaval 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.
Sadaval keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bakar's head.
Sadaval showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bakar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadaval being controlled here momentarily.
Sadaval stands and throws Bakar's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sadaval has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bakar is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Sadaval fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bakar wants to control but Sadaval postures up.
Bakar trying to remain calm as Sadaval controls from the top position.
Sadaval creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bakar sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Bakar tries to bench press Sadaval off him but Sadaval keeps the position.
Bakar is trying to control Sadaval's posture but Sadaval avoids it.
Bakar tries to bench press Sadaval off him but Sadaval keeps the position.
Sadaval lands a few punches from side control.
Sadaval grinds an elbow into Bakar's temple.
Sadaval scores with punches from side control.
Bakar is looking for a sweep.
Sadaval working the body and head with strikes.
Bakar is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Sadaval is chipping away with strikes.
Bakar is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bakar can't do much from the bottom here.
Bakar taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sadaval working the ground and pound from side control.
Bakar wants to control but Sadaval postures up.
Sadaval working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sadaval working the ground and pound from side control.
Sadaval taking a breather here.
Bakar struggling a bit here.
Sadaval taking a breather here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bakar tries to buck Sadaval off but Sadaval is having none of it.#T3#
Check out the look on Sadaval's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sadaval is putting a hurting on Bakar here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bakar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sadaval wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sadaval working away.
Sadaval just content to control the position.
Sadaval connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bakar some visible discomfort.
Bakar struggling a bit here.
Bakar is looking to reverse the position.
Sadaval is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bakar will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bakar is trying to control Sadaval's posture but Sadaval avoids it.
Bakar is being controlled here.
Sadaval landing strikes.
Bakar struggling a bit here.#T4#
Sadaval in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sadaval landing a few strikes.
Sadaval controlling the position.
Bakar is not content to let Sadaval control the position.
Sadaval scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bakar is trying to control Sadaval's posture but Sadaval avoids it.
Bakar takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bakar is looking to reverse the position.
Sadaval working the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bakar is looking to reverse the position.
Sadaval lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Horacio Sadaval dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bakar misses with a straight left.
Bakar misses with an uppercut
and Sadaval cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bakar as he jumps to the side.
Bakar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sadaval checks a low kick from Bakar.
Bakar throws a chopping leg kick but Sadaval manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sadaval ducks under a wild hook from Bakar.
Bakar tests Sadaval's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sadaval has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Sadaval bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sadaval cracks Bakar with a big elbow.
Sadaval working the ground and pound from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sadaval moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Bakar is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Sadaval lands a few punches from side control.
Sadaval scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bakar to see if he's OK.
Bakar is not content to let Sadaval control the position.
Bakar struggling a bit here.
Bakar takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bakar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sadaval on the ground.
Bakar is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bakar is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sadaval has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sadaval taking a breather here.
Bakar taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sadaval happy to just control the position for now.
Bakar struggling a bit here.#T2#
Check out the look on Sadaval's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sadaval cracks Bakar with a big right hand but Bakar just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bakar can't do much from the bottom here.
Horacio Sadaval has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sadaval lands a few punches from side control.
Sadaval takes a little break here. Bakar wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Bakar is trying to get back to half guard.
Sadaval tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bakar's legs. #T3#
Sadaval landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sadaval landing a few strikes.
Bakar can't do much from the bottom here.
Sadaval wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bakar keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Bakar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sadaval lands some shots froms side control.
You can see the frustration on Bakar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sadaval lands some shots froms side control.
Sadaval gets to mount! Bakar was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Sadaval sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sadaval lands a big shot there that rocks Bakar but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #T4#
Sadaval with the ground and pound from mount.
Sadaval unloading with bombs!
Bakar tries to reverse the position but Sadaval maintains control.
Bakar is squirming around, avoiding Sadaval's attempts to control the action.
Sadaval with shots to the head and body - Bakar looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sadaval is landing with some decent strikes but Bakar is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC2#Bakar is rocked!
Sadaval avoids the attempt from Bakar to control.
Oh Bakar is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sadaval trying to control but Bakar is having none of it.
Bakar seems to have got his legs back now.
Bakar is trying to escape the mount.
Sadaval with the ground and pound from mount.
The referee warns Bakar that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Horacio Sadaval showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Bakar throws out a loose jab but Sadaval uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sadaval avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sadaval.
Sadaval moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Sadaval landing a few strikes.
Sadaval taking a breather here.
Bakar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bakar tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadaval wants to control but Bakar is keeping him busy.
Sadaval works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Bakar is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bakar is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Bakar on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sadaval controls the position.
Check out the look on Sadaval's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sadaval lands some shots froms side control.
Bakar is trying to improve his position.
Bakar struggling a bit here.
Sadaval is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bakar's shoulder. That is not cool.
Bakar is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bakar is looking to reverse the position.
Bakar struggling a bit here.
Sadaval lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The crowd goes nuts as Sadaval knocks Bakar out cold with a massive hammerfist! Sadaval Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Horacio Sadaval!
Horacio Sadaval was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Nfld FN 38
Date: Mar 30, 2023

#R1#
Sadaval darts in looking for a takedown but Rios gets double underhooks and turns Sadaval into the cage.
Rios throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sadaval tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rios defends well and Sadaval ends up having to push Rios into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sadaval tries to close the distance and clinch but Rios swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sadaval closes the distance and clinches up with Rios, looking for a takedown. Sadaval pushes Rios against the cage but Rios circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Manuel Rios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horacio Sadaval.
Sadaval tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rios defends well and Sadaval ends up having to push Rios into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Sadaval has Rios up against the cage in a clinch.
Sadaval has Rios pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rios manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Sadaval wants the takedown. Rios is fighting it off but Sadaval persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rios's guard against the cage.
Rios wants to stand but Sadaval is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SU2#
Sadaval gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rios misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Sadaval on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sadaval shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rios pinned against the cage. Rios gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sadaval darts in looking for a takedown but Rios gets double underhooks and turns Sadaval into the cage.
Sadaval fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rios avoids it really well and circles away.
Rios throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sadaval closes the distance and clinches up with Rios, looking for a takedown. Sadaval pushes Rios against the cage but Rios circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rios misses with a hook. Sadaval ducked under it nicely.
Sadaval changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rios defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sadaval.
Sadaval tries to clinch but Rios moves out of range. #T2#
Sadaval keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rios swats away the attempt to clinch by Sadaval.
Sadaval fails with the takedown.
Rios catches Sadaval with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rios connects with a right hand. Sadaval shakes it off.#TD2#
Sadaval closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rios to the mat! Rios manages to get full guard.

Rios scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rios just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sadaval. #SU2#
Sadaval stands up and beckons Rios to his feet.
Horacio Sadaval seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##CL2#
Sadaval moves into range and clinches up with Rios.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sadaval takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Sadaval breaks the clinch.
Rios throws out a loose jab but Sadaval uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sadaval is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've been told by Rios's head coaches at Tran MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sadaval misses with a takedown attempt - Rios sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rios just misses with a punch to the body.
Rios throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sadaval with a jab.
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown but Rios shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T4#
A big left from Rios misses.
Sadaval throws out a counter right but Rios avoids it with no problem.
Rios ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sadaval moves away.#TD2#
Rios gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sadaval to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rios is looking to stand up but Sadaval isn't so interested in that idea. #SU2#
Sadaval stands up and waves to Rios to follow him.
Rios throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Sadaval to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sadaval staying out of range there.
Rios throws a body shot but no joy.
Sadaval is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rios scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manuel Rios dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Rios defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sadaval.
Rios tries to bum rush Sadaval with a series of wild strikes but Sadaval uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sadaval tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rios manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Rios.
Rios scores with the left hand. Sadaval knows he should have avoided that one.
A swing and a miss from Rios.
Sadaval defending well as Rios loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown but Rios shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sadaval misses with a takedown attempt - Rios sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Manuel Rios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horacio Sadaval.
Rios throws an overhand right that lands on Sadaval's shoulder, as Sadaval tries to avoid the shot.
Rios displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sadaval. #T1#
Rios misses with a hook.
And Sadaval tries to counter it with a takedown but Rios pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rios throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sadaval staying out of range there.#TD2#
Sadaval looking to score a takedown here. Rios is defending well but Sadaval drives through and ends up in Rios's guard.#SU2#
Sadaval stands up and waves to Rios to follow him.
Sadaval slips under a jab.
Rios is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sadaval can do to turn this around?
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rios but Rios pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rios defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sadaval.
Rios scores with a jab. Sadaval acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sadaval looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Rios throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rios is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sadaval. #TD2#
Sadaval scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Rios throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sadaval.
Rios throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rios misses with a looping left.
Sadaval tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rios keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sadaval scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Rios stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rios wants it to stay on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sadaval.
Sadaval takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sadaval avoids the body shot from Rios.
And Sadaval tries to counter it with a takedown but Rios pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sadaval or perhaps it was just good defense by Rios, which made it look bad.
Rios looks to throw the jab but Sadaval is out of range.
Sadaval tries to clinch but Rios is having none of it.
Nice sprawl there from Rios as Sadaval shoots in.
Rios stuffs the takedown.
Sadaval avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T4##CL2#
Sadaval has managed to clinch.
Rios tries to break free but Sadaval pushes him back against the cage.
Sadaval tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rios's elbow.
Sadaval working aggressively here.
Rios is trying to break free.#BC2#
Sadaval breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rios shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Manuel Rios is winning the standup battle so far.
A combination from Rios does no damage.
Sadaval slips a jab from Rios.
Rios scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown but Rios shows good takedown defense.
Sadaval closes the distance and clinches up with Rios, looking for a takedown. Sadaval pushes Rios against the cage but Rios circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sadaval fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sadaval takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manuel Rios dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rios connects with a crisp jab.
Jab, jab by Rios - just one landing.
Sadaval keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rios.
Rios fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sadaval.
Sadaval fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rios misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rios throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Sadaval is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rios's half guard.
Horacio Sadaval has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Sadaval escapes and gets back to his feet. #T1#
Sadaval with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rios to score with a decent uppercut.
Sadaval shoots in for a double leg but Rios sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rios is looking for a counter combo.
Manuel Rios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horacio Sadaval.
Sadaval misses with a takedown attempt - Rios sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Manuel Rios is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rios missing with a left hand there. Sadaval was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rios throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rios works over Sadaval's head and body with a nice combination.
Sadaval fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rios avoids it really well and circles away.
Rios rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sadaval moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Manuel Rios is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rios is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sadaval. #CL2#
Sadaval rushes Rios and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
Sadaval has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rios after a bit of a struggle.
Sadaval digs a right hand into Rios's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rios's gas tank.
Rios is pressed up against the cage. Sadaval has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rios down to the mat. Rios avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rios throws a lazy right hand but Sadaval sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rios misses with a straight right.
Rios missing with a left hand there. Sadaval was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A shot to the liver by Rios. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sadaval changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rios tries to avoid it but Sadaval manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rios to the ground. Rios escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rios swats away the attempt to clinch by Sadaval.
Sadaval staying out of range there.
Sadaval ducks under a wild hook from Rios.#T3#
A big left from Rios misses.
Sadaval will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sadaval shoots in looking for a takedown. Rios tries to sprawl out of it but Sadaval keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rios manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sadaval takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sadaval shoots in for a double leg but Rios sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sadaval. #TD2#
Sadaval looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Rios manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Horacio Sadaval has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sadaval has his takedown stuffed
and Rios cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4##CL2#
Sadaval closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Rios's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sadaval ducks right into an uppercut from Rios.
Rios lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sadaval looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A telegraphed right hand from Rios misses the target.
Rios throws a nice looking combination but Sadaval bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sadaval shoots in and drives through. Rios sprawls well.
Sadaval changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rios tries to avoid it but Sadaval manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rios to the ground. Rios escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sadaval misses with a hook. Rios ducked under it nicely.
Sadaval avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manuel Rios showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rios, 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manuel Rios!
Manuel Rios was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Nfld FN 36
Date: Mar 02, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Sadaval has Roussel up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Roussel fails to land.
Roussel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sadaval backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Roussel.
A head punch on the inside from Sadaval fails to land. #TD2#
Sadaval is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Roussel can't fight it off and eventually Sadaval manages to take the fight to the floor. Roussel looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sadaval wants to stand and escape but instead Roussel has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Roussel throws a big right hand that misses.
Roussel postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Roussel working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sadaval lands an upkick as Roussel stands over him.
Sadaval trying to keep a closed guard but Roussel is proving a slippery customer.
Roussel has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sadaval wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Sadaval seems keen to control Roussel's posture.
Sadaval is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roussel connects with a couple of short punches.
Roussel connects with a couple of short punches.
Roussel with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Roussel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Roussel working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Roussel stands up over Sadaval, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Roussel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sadaval works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sadaval seems keen to control Roussel's posture.
Roussel scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Roussel looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Roussel connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roussel landing with the ground and pound.
Roussel lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Roussel won't allow Sadaval to sweep him here.
Sadaval doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Sadaval is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Roussel is controlling him.
Roussel works over Sadaval with some ground and pound from guard.
Roussel preventing the sweep.
Roussel working some strikes from top position.
Roussel working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sadaval's head.
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!
Roussel stands up out of Sadaval's guard for a moment - Sadaval manages to land a nice upkick.#T3#
Roussel preventing the sweep.
Sadaval controls Roussel momentarily but Roussel frees himself.
Roussel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Roussel is in close to Sadaval's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sadaval throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Roussel postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Roussel works over Sadaval with some ground and pound from guard.
Sadaval is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Roussel postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sadaval wants to stand and escape but Roussel is having none of it.
Roussel with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
Roussel postures up and lands a big shot to Sadaval's brow.
Roussel working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sadaval wants to get back to his feet but Roussel is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Roussel with a nice head shot there.
Sadaval not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sadaval keeping moving, preventing Roussel from controlling successfully.
Roussel throwing strikes from guard but Sadaval blocks nicely.
Roussel looking to sit in guard and control but Sadaval gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Sadaval tries to stand but Roussel is controlling from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dexter Roussel dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Sadaval tries to score a power double leg takedown but Roussel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sadaval somewhat.
Roussel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sadaval displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Roussel throws out the jab.
Sadaval steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roussel.
Sadaval is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sadaval is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Sadaval shoots in and bounces Roussel off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sadaval wanted to stand there but Roussel had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roussel striking off his back but it's not causing Sadaval any problems. #T1#
Sadaval wants to stand but Roussel is controlling his posture from full guard.
Roussel working a defensive guard here.
Sadaval wants to get up but he can't break Roussel's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Sadaval closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Roussel's guard.
Sadaval is looking to stand up but Roussel won't let him. #T2#
Roussel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Roussel postures up in Sadaval's guard and throws a big left but Sadaval blocks it.
Sadaval trying to strike off his back.
Roussel with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sadaval wants to sweep but no luck.
Roussel working some strikes from top position.
Sadaval tries to strike from the bottom.
Dexter Roussel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sadaval lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Sadaval is looking to stand up but Roussel won't let him. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Roussel is on top in guard. #REVR#
Roussel lands a couple of elbows.
Roussel with a nice head shot there.
Roussel keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sadaval's head.
Roussel won't allow Sadaval to sweep him here.
Roussel working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sadaval's head.
Sadaval is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Roussel is controlling him.
Sadaval is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Roussel with a nice head shot there.#T4#
Roussel won't allow Sadaval to sweep him here.
Sadaval has momentary wrist control but Roussel slips an elbow through the middle.
Sadaval trying to strike off his back.
Roussel distracts Sadaval with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Roussel wants to stand but Sadaval is controlling his posture from full guard.
Roussel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sadaval works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sadaval throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sadaval is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Roussel tries to get to full guard but Sadaval has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dexter Roussel dominated that second round.
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!#R3#
Sadaval misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sadaval fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Sadaval darts in and clinches Roussel up against the cage.
Sadaval drops down looking for an ankle pick but Roussel pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dexter Roussel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horacio Sadaval.
Roussel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sadaval on the side of the head.
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Roussel as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roussel connects with a body shot.
Roussel throws a lazy right hand but Sadaval sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Roussel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Roussel slaps away a takedown attempt from Sadaval, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Roussel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown but Roussel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sadaval looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dexter Roussel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Sadaval shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Roussel is trying to defend but Sadaval finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sadaval wants to stand up but Roussel manages to regain full guard.
Roussel wants to stand but Sadaval is controlling the position.
Sadaval has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Roussel is proving hard to escape from. #T2#
Sadaval won't allow Roussel to get back to his feet.
Sadaval wants to get up but he can't break Roussel's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Roussel wants to sweep but no luck.
Roussel has a closed guard, preventing Sadaval from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Roussel throws a big shot that misses.
Sadaval shoots and misses
and Roussel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Roussel throws an overhand right that lands on Sadaval's shoulder, as Sadaval tries to avoid the shot. #TD2#
Sadaval bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sadaval working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roussel is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sadaval is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T3#
Roussel tries to reverse the position but Sadaval maintains control.
Sadaval wants to stand but Roussel is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Roussel is looking to get to half guard.
Roussel is working hard here to advance position.
Sadaval is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Sadaval is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Roussel can't escape the position.
Horacio Sadaval has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sadaval controlling from the full mount.
Sadaval wants to control but Roussel has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Roussel is looking for a sweep. Sadaval is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sadaval wants to stand but Roussel has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Roussel wants to improve his position but Sadaval is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sadaval scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dexter Roussel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Roussel, 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dexter Roussel!
After the fight, Dexter Roussel 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.

Event: GC 478: Rahl VS Evans
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1#
Bibi misses with a wild combination. #CL2#
Sadaval moves into the clinch.
Bibi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bibi misses with some punches.
Sadaval lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bibi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sadaval lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD2#
Sadaval pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sadaval preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bibi throws a big right hand that misses.
Sadaval wants to get back to his feet but Bibi is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Bibi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bibi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sadaval's head.
Sadaval preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bibi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sadaval wants to stand but Bibi is controlling the position.
Bibi stands up over Sadaval, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Bibi throws an elbow that misses. Sadaval uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bibi's guard. Nice move by Sadaval!#REVB#
Sadaval trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bibi's guard.
Sadaval is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Bibi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sadaval defends it easily.
Sadaval wants to get up but he can't break Bibi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T3##SUB#
Bibi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Bibi is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Bibi looking for subs off his back but Sadaval has passed one foot through into half guard.
It looks like Sadaval is going to stand back up. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sadaval prevents Bibi from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sadaval wants to stand up but Bibi is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bibi cracks Sadaval with a good jab.
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 Chris Bibi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bibi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bibi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bibi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Sadaval closes the distance and clinches.
Sadaval lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bibi struggles to land a body shot inside as Sadaval controls his hands.
Bibi misses with a punch on the inside.
Sadaval lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sadaval prevents a body shot from Bibi.
Bibi misses with a punch to the body.
Sadaval lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bibi misses with a punch to the body.
Sadaval blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Sadaval.
Bibi looking for a takedown.
Bibi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sadaval pulls his leg out and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sadaval.
Bibi fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Bibi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Sadaval goes for a double leg but Bibi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bibi continues to drive forward.
No luck for Sadaval with that takedown attempt.
Bibi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sadaval sprawls well. Sadaval wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bibi gets slowly back to his feet.
Sadaval shoots for a double leg takedown but Bibi sprawls well. He's pushed Sadaval's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sadaval tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bibi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sadaval showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bibi.
Bibi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T2##CL2#
Sadaval has closed the distance and engaged Bibi in a clinch.
Bibi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bibi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sadaval is defending well.
Sadaval lands with a light punch inside.
Bibi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sadaval tries for a takedown but Bibi manages to get underhooks.
Sadaval blocks an uppercut.
Horacio Sadaval seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bibi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Sadaval gets control of Bibi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sadaval will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bibi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sadaval works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bibi scoring with some ground and pound.
Sadaval wants to get back to his feet but Bibi is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Sadaval clinches.
A hook to the body from Sadaval.
Sadaval lands with a left to the head.
Sadaval lands with a short shot to the head.
Sadaval blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Sadaval jumps guard and drags Bibi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bibi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bibi throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Bibi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sadaval wants to stand up but Bibi is controlling him.
Bibi throws a big elbow that misses.
Bibi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sadaval's head.
Bibi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sadaval is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bibi with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Horacio Sadaval will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sadaval has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Sadaval clinches with his opponent.
Bibi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Sadaval turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Bibi tries to buck Sadaval off but Sadaval is having none of it.
Bibi wants to control but Sadaval postures up.
Sadaval wants to stand but Bibi has his arm trapped.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bibi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bibi trying to control here.
It looks like Sadaval is going to stand back up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sadaval working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T1##SUB#
Bibi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sadaval pulls his head out easily.
Bibi wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bibi connects with a nice looking jab. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL2#
Sadaval rushes Bibi and presses him up against the cage.
Bibi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bibi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sadaval lands a right hand. #TD2#
Sadaval has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bibi regains guard immediately. #SUB#
Sadaval avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sadaval would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bibi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Sadaval pushes Bibi up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
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 digs a right hand underneath Bibi's ribcage. Bibi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sadaval lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bibi backwards.
Sadaval tries for a takedown but Bibi manages to get underhooks. #TD2#
Sadaval successfully pulls guard.
Bibi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bibi postures up in Sadaval's guard and throws a big left but Sadaval blocks it.
Sadaval is looking to stand up but Bibi isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sadaval avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sadaval wants to stand up but Bibi is controlling him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Horacio Sadaval comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sadaval has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Horacio Sadaval!
Horacio Sadaval was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: GC 476: Don VS Ekwall
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Grigorian gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Grigorian looking for a sweep. Not yet Grigorian, not yet.
Grigorian has a closed guard, preventing Sadaval from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sadaval fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Grigorian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2#
Sadaval gets the takedown into side control.

Grigorian explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Sadaval dives in for a single leg takedown but Grigorian sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
It looks like Sadaval is going to stand back up. #T2#
Grigorian tries to get to full guard but Sadaval has control of the leg.
Sadaval wants to stand up but Grigorian has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Grigorian tries to get to full guard but Sadaval has control of the leg.
Sadaval tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Grigorian. #T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Grigorian scores with a jab.#TD2#
Sadaval drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sadaval wanted to stand there but Grigorian had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Grigorian lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Sadaval is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Razmik Grigorian will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Sadaval closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Grigorian to the mat! Grigorian manages to get full guard.
Grigorian is trying to keep Sadaval in close.
Sadaval wants to stand but Grigorian is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigorian lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Sadaval wants to get back to his feet but Grigorian is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Grigorian drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grigorian jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Grigorian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Grigorian lands the left hand.#TD2#
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Grigorian napping and manages to drive through into side control!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sadaval working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Sadaval wants to stand but Grigorian has his arm trapped. #T2#
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Grigorian is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Sadaval tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sadaval is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grigorian sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sadaval looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grigorian is fending him off so far but Sadaval persists. Nope, Grigorian circles away and we're back to standing.
Grigorian appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sadaval looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little feinted left hand from Grigorian on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Razmik Grigorian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horacio Sadaval.
Sadaval tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grigorian swivels and escapes.
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sadaval tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grigorian sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sadaval somewhat.#T4#
Sadaval tries to close the distance and clinch but Grigorian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grigorian stuffs the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Grigorian. No joy for Sadaval on that attempt. #TD2#
Sadaval closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Grigorian quickly recovers to half guard.
Grigorian trying to hold on to Sadaval's head to control him but Sadaval postures up.
Grigorian moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sadaval wanted to stand there but Grigorian had control of the position.
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 Razmik Grigorian will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Sadaval scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sadaval tries to stand but Grigorian controls the position and pulls Sadaval into his guard.
Horacio Sadaval has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sadaval tries to stand but Grigorian is controlling from the bottom.
Sadaval wants to stand and escape but instead Grigorian has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Sadaval wants to stand but Grigorian is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Sadaval is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sadaval with a poor takedown
and Sadaval takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Horacio Sadaval has been cut.
Grigorian keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Razmik Grigorian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sadaval misses with a takedown attempt
and Grigorian counters with a stiff right hand.
Razmik Grigorian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horacio Sadaval.
Grigorian throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Grigorian gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T2#
Sadaval prevents Grigorian from getting back to his feet.
Sadaval wants to get up but he can't break Grigorian's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sadaval wants to stand and escape but instead Grigorian has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Grigorian stands up over Sadaval, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sadaval keeping full guard, as Grigorian tries to pass.
Grigorian postures up in Sadaval's guard and throws a big left but Sadaval blocks it.
Sadaval is looking to stand up but Grigorian isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Grigorian's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Grigorian stops Sadaval from standing up. #SU#
Grigorian stands and steps away. Sadaval gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Sadaval misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Sadaval darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Horacio Sadaval has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grigorian slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Razmik Grigorian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Sadaval wants to stand but Grigorian has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sadaval wants to stand and escape but instead Grigorian has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grigorian sitting in guard here, content to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Razmik Grigorian showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Grigorian, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Razmik Grigorian!
A very excited looking Razmik Grigorian made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GC 474: Sadaval VS Saunders
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1#
Saunders scores with a nice strike.
Saunders throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been told by Sadaval's head coaches at Tiaoali Lvavatai BJJ & MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Saunders throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Saunders fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sadaval, pushing him back against the cage.
Saunders lands a nice elbow.
Sadaval lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Sadaval.
Saunders tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saunders throws a head punch that misses.
Saunders prevents the takedown attempt.
Sadaval wants to take the fight to the mat but Saunders manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Saunders taking a breather.#TD#
Sadaval has clasped his hands together around Saunders's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
Sadaval stands up.
Saunders misses with a straight left.
Saunders lands a nice shot to the body. #TD#
Sadaval shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Saunders manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Sadaval keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T1#
Saunders throws an elbow that misses.
Saunders wants to get back to striking at distance but Sadaval won't allow it.
Still in the clinch, Saunders scores with a nice short uppercut.
Saunders just leaning against Sadaval, taking a breather.
Sadaval blocks a body shot from Saunders.
Sadaval lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saunders backwards.
Saunders lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Saunders misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Sadaval scores with a nice short uppercut.
Saunders lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Horacio Sadaval has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sadaval.
Sadaval misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saunders creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!#BC2#
Saunders manages to break the clinch.
Saunders connects with a single shot there.
Saunders misses with an uppercut.
Saunders with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Saunders misses with a looping left.#TD#
Sadaval decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T2##SU#
Sadaval decides to stand and escape the position.
Saunders swings for the body but Sadaval moves out of range.
Saunders has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sadaval is trying hard to land a takedown here. Saunders sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Horacio Sadaval. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saunders takes a swing at Sadaval's ribcage but misses.
Sadaval fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Saunders lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Saunders misses.
Saunders throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Sadaval counters with a single leg into guard. Saunders didn't expect that. #SU#
Sadaval gets to his feet. Saunders looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Saunders moves into range and clinches up with Sadaval.
Sadaval is working for takedown but Saunders is calmly controlling the position for now.
Saunders lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sadaval backwards.
Sadaval lands with a short shot to the head.
Sadaval misses with some punches. #T3#
Sadaval lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Saunders throws an elbow but misses.
Saunders prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sadaval has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Saunders after a bit of a struggle.
A short right from Sadaval on the inside. #TD#
Sadaval has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Saunders clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Saunders is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SU#
Sadaval stands up from back control! Strange decision that!
Saunders paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2#
Saunders has Sadaval up against the cage in a clinch.
Sadaval has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Saunders after a bit of a struggle.
Sadaval is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Saunders pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Saunders avoiding damage. #T4#
Nice elbow from Saunders.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saunders can't find room to land a body shot as Sadaval controls the action.
Saunders pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sadaval misses with a punch on the inside.
Sadaval has a couple of punches blocked by Saunders.
Sadaval scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Saunders lands with a short shot to the head.
Sadaval makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Saunders cracks Sadaval with a nice body shot.
Sadaval drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saunders blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sadaval tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sadaval is looking to take this one to the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sadaval misses with a body punch.
Sadaval misses with a body punch.
Sadaval tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sadaval swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saunders throws a head punch that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Saunders.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eron Saunders dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Horacio Sadaval's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Good exchange - Saunders coming out on top.
Saunders jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sadaval is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Sadaval drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SU#
Sadaval gets to his feet. Saunders looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Saunders throws a looping overhand right but Sadaval ducks down to avoid it.
Saunders fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sadaval manages to avoid it.
Sadaval shoots in but no luck this time.
Saunders has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saunders looks to score with a jab to the body but Sadaval is just out of range.
Sadaval half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Saunders throws a punch but it's blocked by Sadaval.
Sadaval pushes Saunders back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Saunders swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Saunders breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saunders throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Saunders misses with a looping right.#TD#
Sadaval shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Saunders's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Sadaval decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
Sadaval drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Saunders wriggles free and stands up.
Eron Saunders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sadaval takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Sadaval shoots in and gets a takedown into Saunders's guard.#SU#
Sadaval gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Sadaval closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Saunders gets back to half guard.
Saunders gets full guard.#T2##SU#
Saunders is working an open guard so Sadaval takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Sadaval closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Saunders did well to prevent Sadaval getting side control.

Saunders kicks off Sadaval and gets to his feet.
Eron Saunders is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saunders scores with a body shot.
Saunders misses with a straight left.
Saunders cracks Sadaval with an open hand slap.#TD#
Sadaval closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Saunders throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Saunders misses with a straight right.
Sadaval shoots in but no luck this time.
Sadaval moves out of range as Saunders strikes.
Saunders misses the shot to the body.
Sadaval shoots for a double leg takedown but Saunders sprawls well. He's pushed Sadaval's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Horacio Sadaval. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Saunders manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Saunders closes the distance and pushes Sadaval back into the cage.
Sadaval has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Saunders after a bit of a struggle.
Sadaval looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sadaval blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saunders lands with a short shot to the head.
Sadaval avoids a wild elbow strike from Saunders.#TD#
Sadaval is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Saunders can't fight it off and eventually Sadaval manages to take the fight to the floor. Saunders looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Saunders pushes Sadaval off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Sadaval shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Saunders counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saunders tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sadaval paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
A big left from Saunders misses.
Sadaval attempts a counter takedown but Saunders avoids it well and moves away.
Saunders throws a hook but Sadaval avoids it easily.
Sadaval takes one to the chin there.
Saunders misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Sadaval shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Saunders manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Saunders manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Eron Saunders seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saunders misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD#
and Sadaval counters with a takedown into side control. #SU#
Sadaval decides to stand back up.
Saunders tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sadaval swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sadaval changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good standup being displayed there by Saunders as he connects with a hook.
Saunders with a jab.
Saunders swings widly with a right hand
and Sadaval counters with a stiff right hand.
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eron Saunders 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 corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown but Saunders shows good takedown defense.
Saunders tries to close the distance and clinch but Sadaval swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Saunders throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Sadaval counters with a single leg into guard. Saunders didn't expect that. #SU#
Sadaval gets to his feet - Saunders follows without any prompting.
Sadaval tries to score a power double leg takedown but Saunders sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sadaval somewhat.
Saunders tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sadaval manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Saunders misses.
Saunders throws a body shot but no joy.
Sadaval takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Saunders gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Saunders misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saunders stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sadaval working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left hand lands to the body for Saunders.
Sadaval scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Saunders scores with a nice hook to the head.
Saunders tries to throw a body punch but Sadaval avoids it by throwing Saunders back against the cage.
Saunders lands with a left to the head.
Sadaval goes for a takedown in the clinch but Saunders prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Horacio Sadaval. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sadaval.
Sadaval drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Saunders gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Saunders goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Saunders manages to break the clinch.
Saunders lands a jab.
Saunders takes a swing at Sadaval's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Saunders gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Saunders misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Saunders.
Saunders has a couple of punches blocked by Sadaval.
Saunders tries a body shot but Sadaval blocks it.
Saunders prevents a takedown attempt there. #T2#
Saunders is looking to control Sadaval's arms but Sadaval gets an underhook and turns him. Now Saunders has his back to the cage.
Sadaval wants a takedown but no success here.
Sadaval can't get the takedown.
Sadaval is trying to drag Saunders to the mat but Saunders just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Saunders tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sadaval's elbow.
Saunders lands an elbow just above Sadaval 's eye.
Sadaval lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saunders lands a damaging elbow.
Saunders gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sadaval lands a right hand.
Saunders comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sadaval wants a takedown. #TD#
Sadaval has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Saunders is trying to keep an underhook but Sadaval manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Saunders has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Sadaval is on him like a limpet, forcing Saunders back against the cage.
Saunders lands a right hand. #T3#
Sadaval looking for a takedown.
Saunders lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Saunders breaks the clinch.
Saunders fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sadaval manages to avoid it.
Saunders lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Saunders.
Sadaval uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saunders. #TD#
Sadaval gets the takedown into side control.

Saunders bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saunders thuds a left hand into Sadaval's body.
Saunders throws a series of strikes that have Sadaval backpedaling.
Saunders throws an overhand right that lands on Sadaval's shoulder, as Sadaval tries to avoid the shot.
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Saunders as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Sadaval bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Saunders sneaks out the side door and pushes Sadaval away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T4#
Saunders throws out a powerful jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sadaval or perhaps it was just good defense by Saunders, which made it look bad.
Saunders unleashes a big counter combination but Sadaval bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Saunders throws a poor cross that misses
and Sadaval counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saunders throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Sadaval counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SU#
Sadaval gets to his feet. Saunders looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Saunders connects with a nice looking jab.
Sadaval tries to clinch there but Saunders circles away.
Sadaval takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Saunders throws a body shot but no joy.
Saunders throws a shot from downtown. Sadaval moves away and avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saunders misses with a hook to the body
and Sadaval counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Saunders manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eron Saunders really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Horacio Sadaval's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
A punch lands to the side of Sadaval 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sadaval slips under a jab.
Sadaval wants to clinch.
Saunders lands with a nice body punch.
Saunders circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sadaval shoots in but no luck this time.
Saunders connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadaval throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Saunders's waist but Saunders gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sadaval off to one side.
Saunders looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sadaval looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saunders let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sadaval fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Horacio Sadaval. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sadaval.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Saunders swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saunders changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sadaval takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sadaval staying out of range there.
Sadaval has a takedown stuffed.
Sadaval takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Saunders doesn't manage to clinch there - Sadaval circles away. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Saunders prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short right from Saunders.
Sadaval blocks an elbow strike.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Saunders fails to land.
Sadaval blocks a body shot from Saunders.
Saunders misses with a punch to the body.
Sadaval wants to take the fight to the mat but Saunders manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sadaval is working for takedown but Saunders is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Sadaval lands a takedown into guard.

Saunders pushes Sadaval off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saunders works Sadaval's body with a nice hook.
Saunders scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Saunders tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sadaval was well out of range. Poor timing from Saunders.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sadaval.
A little jabbing left from Saunders on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Saunders tests Sadaval's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sadaval looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sadaval takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
Saunders swings for the body but Sadaval moves out of range.
Sadaval was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Saunders with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sadaval moves away from the strike by Saunders.
Saunders throws a hook to the side of Sadaval's head but Sadaval sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Saunders has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sadaval scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Saunders breaks the clinch.
Saunders fails to land with a series of punches.
Saunders lands with a right hand.
A jab from Saunders does it's job there.
Sadaval fails to land the takedown.
Sadaval fails with the takedown
and Saunders counters with a nice uppercut.
Sadaval with a poor takedown
and Saunders counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saunders thuds his right hand into Sadaval's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC2#Sadaval is rocked!
Saunders wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Oh Sadaval is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saunders cracks Sadaval with a hook to the temple - Sadaval is on wobbly legs here! Saunders swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Sadaval falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Saunders wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Eron Saunders!
Eron Saunders is the new middleweight champion!
After the fight, Eron Saunders 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.

Event: GC 468: King VS King
Date: Dec 03, 2022

#R1#
Sadaval on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
Sadaval clinches up with Bibi and pushes him back against the cage.
Bibi takes a shot to the head.
Bibi blocks an uppercut.
Sadaval makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sadaval.
Sadaval lands with a right to the head.
Sadaval swings wildly with an uppercut but Bibi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bibi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bibi has a couple of punches blocked by Sadaval.
Sadaval tries to work over Bibi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bibi blocks an uppercut.
Bibi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sadaval lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bibi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bibi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sadaval's elbow.
Sadaval lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sadaval lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sadaval throws a punch but it's blocked by Bibi.
Sadaval presses Bibi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bibi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sadaval gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T1#
Sadaval lands a left hand.
Sadaval lands an uppercut.
Sadaval lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bibi misses with a body punch.
Bibi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bibi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Sadaval scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sadaval stops a takedown attempt from Bibi.
Bibi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Sadaval.
Bibi looks winded!
A nice right hand lands inside from Sadaval.
Sadaval pushes Bibi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sadaval. #ROC#Bibi is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sadaval.
Bibi is still on wobbly legs! Can Sadaval finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sadaval lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Sadaval.
Sadaval dips a shoulder and cracks Bibi with a mighty uppercut! Bibi falls back against the cage and Sadaval unloads with a barrage of strikes! Bibi is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Sadaval screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Horacio Sadaval!
Horacio Sadaval bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Bellicose 145
Date: Oct 01, 2022

#R1#
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. #CL#
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!#T1#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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. #BC2#
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!#R2#
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.#CL#
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. #T1#
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. #BC2#
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. #CL#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
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. #BC2#
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.#T4#
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.#CL#
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!#R3#
Emu throws a leg kick but Sadaval moved away.
Sadaval wants to clinch up but Emu keeps it at a distance.#CL#
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. #BC2#
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.#T1#
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. #CL#
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!#T2#
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.#T3#
Sadaval misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sadaval blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
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 #CL#
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. #T4#
Emu stalls.
Emu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sadaval fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
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 #CL#
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.

Event: Bellicose 136
Date: Aug 27, 2022

#R1#
Sadaval has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sadaval there as he acknowledges the shot.
A jab lands there for Underwood.#CUT2#It looks like Horacio Sadaval has been cut.#CL#
Sadaval moves into the clinch.
Sadaval lands with a left to the head.
Sadaval softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Sadaval.
Sadaval lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Underwood backwards.
Sadaval lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sadaval lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Underwood backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Underwood tries to break the clinch but Sadaval is controlling the position.
A short left from Sadaval.
A short uppercut from Sadaval.
Underwood wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sadaval has him pressed against the cage.
Sadaval misses with the head strike.
Sadaval scores with a shot to the side of Underwood's head.
Underwood is trying to force a seperation but Sadaval has the dominant position.
Sadaval has a couple of punches blocked by Underwood.
Sadaval has a couple of punches blocked by Underwood.
Underwood fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Underwood's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Underwood misses with a punch to the body.
Sadaval lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sadaval lands a right hand.
Underwood is trying to force a seperation but Sadaval has the dominant position.
Sadaval working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sadaval.
Underwood is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sadaval to keep the fight standing.
Underwood is trying to pull guard but Sadaval has him pressed against the cage.
Horacio Sadaval has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larry Underwood.
Sadaval scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Sadaval - that landed with a thud.
Sadaval misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Sadaval on the inside.
Underwood takes a shot to the head.
Underwood is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sadaval is keeping busy.
Underwood avoiding damage.
Underwood's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Underwood is pushing Sadaval up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T2#
Nice body punch from Sadaval - that landed with a thud.
Sadaval lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sadaval prevents Underwood from breaking the clinch.
Underwood wants to break the clinch but can't.
Underwood is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Underwood wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sadaval lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sadaval working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#Underwood is rocked!
Sadaval lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Underwood is still on wobbly legs! Can Sadaval finish him?
Sadaval scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sadaval.
Sadaval lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Sadaval.
Sadaval lands a big right hand that drops Underwood! The killer instinct kicks in and Sadaval finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Sadaval!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). 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.

Event: Bellicose 121
Date: Jul 16, 2022

#R1#
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.#TD#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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.#R2##TD#
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. #T1#
Cullen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
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. #REF3#
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.#TD#
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. #T2#
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.#T3#
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. #REVB##T4#
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. #REVR#
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!#R3#
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. #TD#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
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. #SUB2#
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.#REF3#
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. #CUT2#It looks like Horacio Sadaval has been cut.#T3#
Cullen throws a nice looking combination but Sadaval bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
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. #T4#
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. #REF3#
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.#TD#
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'.

Event: Bellicose 107 - Prospects 6
Date: Jun 08, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Sadaval closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Petrov to the mat! Petrov manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Petrov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sadaval defends it easily.#SUB#
Petrov has his foot on Sadaval's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sadaval works his way back into a safe position though.
Sadaval passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sadaval scores with punches from side control.
Sadaval creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sadaval landing strikes.
Sadaval lands a nice forearm strike.
Petrov tries to improve position but can't.
Sadaval working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sadaval looks up at the clock and then as Petrov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sadaval smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #ROC2#Petrov is rocked!
Sadaval creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Oh Petrov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sadaval working the body and head with strikes. #T1#
Sadaval lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Petrov! Sadaval senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Petrov out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Horacio Sadaval!
Horacio Sadaval tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: CDFC 37:Slice vs Koloa
Date: Apr 23, 2022

#R1#
Sadaval staying out of range there.
Sadaval lands a body shot.
Sadaval uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christ.
A slow jab from Sadaval misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Christ misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sadaval! But no joy.
Christ avoids the body shot from Sadaval.
Christ takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Christ throws a jab when Sadaval was well out of range.
Christ tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sadaval was well out of range. Poor timing from Christ.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadaval misses with a hook. Christ ducked under it nicely.
Sadaval takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Christ looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Christ throws a big shot that misses.
Sadaval does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
It looked like Christ wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Christ lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#It looks like Horacio Sadaval has been cut.
Christ swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sadaval looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Christ throws a big shot that misses.
Christ takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A combination from Christ does no damage.
It seemed like Sadaval was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good exchange - Sadaval coming out on top.
Christ misses with a hook
and Sadaval counters with a left to the body.
Sadaval lands an overhand right.
Christ throws a body shot but no joy.
Christ misses with the combination.
Sadaval takes a swing at Christ's ribcage but misses. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sadaval slips under a jab.
Sadaval let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sadaval ducks under a wild hook from Christ.
Christ throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice shot lands for Sadaval.
Sadaval looks to land a left hand but Christ moved out of range nicely.
Christ throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sadaval throws out a counter right but Christ avoids it with no problem.
Sadaval cracks Christ with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Christ looks to score with a jab to the body but Sadaval is just out of range.
Sadaval stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Christ swinging wildly here.
Christ loads up on a big right hand but Sadaval slips the punch.#T3#
Christ throws a jab but it's blocked by Sadaval.
Sloppy strikes from Christ. Those never looked like landing.
Christ takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Christ connects with a body shot.
Sadaval scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Christ misses with a looping left.
Sadaval swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sadaval is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Christ.
Christ is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sadaval.
Sadaval staying out of range there.
Sadaval uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christ.
Sadaval scores with a body shot.
Christ swings widly with a right hand
and Sadaval counters with a nice low kick that buckles Christ's knee momentarily.#T4#
Christ throws a hook but Sadaval blocks it.
A jab from Sadaval finds it's way through Christ's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sadaval takes one to the side of the head.
Sadaval ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christ moves away.
Jimmy Christ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christ misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sadaval.
Sadaval throws out a counter right but Christ avoids it with no problem.
Sadaval slips a jab from Christ.
Christ connects with a right hand. Sadaval shakes it off.
Sadaval throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christ lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sadaval moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Christ displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Christ throws a hook but Sadaval avoids it easily.
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 Jimmy Christ will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Horacio Sadaval's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Sadaval slips a straight right by Christ.
Sadaval slips a jab and a cross from Christ.
Sadaval displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christ throws out the jab.
Christ throws a body shot but no joy.
Christ lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sadaval connects with a solid leg kick.
Sadaval scores with a three punch combo!
Christ throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christ throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Sadaval misses the target.
Christ misses with a wild body shot.
Sadaval catches Christ with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Sadaval steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christ.
A decent looking cross lands there for Christ.
Christ throws an overhand right that lands on Sadaval's shoulder, as Sadaval tries to avoid the shot.
Sadaval let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Christ works the jab nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Christ. Sadaval does a little dance to reset his feet.
Christ throws a hook but Sadaval avoids it easily.
Sadaval slips a jab from Christ.
Christ lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sadaval circles away quickly and effectively.
Christ tests Sadaval's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sadaval bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Christ's head.
Christ throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Christ misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Christ.
Christ punishes Sadaval's body with a nice straight punch.
Christ lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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!
Christ scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sadaval lands with an uppercut that bounces Christ off the cage and back into range.
Christ works over Sadaval's head and body with a nice combination.#ROC#Sadaval is rocked!
Sadaval has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sadaval walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Christ! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmy Christ!
After winning the bout, Jimmy Christ thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CDFC 28:Tsabalala vs Ahola
Date: Mar 05, 2022

#R1#
Faolin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sadaval.
Sadaval throws a jab when Faolin was well out of range.
Faolin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Faolin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
Faolin clinches with his opponent.
Sadaval tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Faolin's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Sadaval fails to land.
Faolin tries to throw a body punch but Sadaval avoids it by throwing Faolin back against the cage.
Sadaval misses with some punches.
Sadaval struggles to land a body shot inside as Faolin controls his hands.
Sadaval lands a right hand.
Sadaval tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sadaval misses with the head strike.
Sadaval working aggressively here.
Sadaval on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sadaval struggles to land a body shot inside as Faolin controls his hands.
Faolin lands a shot to the body.
Sadaval lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sadaval tries to work over Faolin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sadaval tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Faolin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sadaval tries to work over Faolin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sadaval misses with a punch on the inside.
Faolin blocking some punches. #T1#
Sadaval working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sadaval scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sadaval can't find room to land a body shot as Faolin controls the action.
Sadaval lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Sadaval scores with a nice short uppercut.
Faolin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Faolin is leaning against Sadaval and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Faolin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sadaval prevents it.
Faolin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Faolin has been working on his balance at Rough House, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Sadaval.
Faolin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Faolin.
Sadaval misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Sadaval fails to land.
Faolin has Sadaval pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sadaval manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sadaval swings wildly with an uppercut but Faolin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Faolin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Faolin blocks an uppercut.
Faolin misses with a body punch.
Faolin missing with knees to the body. #T2#
Sadaval misses with some punches.
Sadaval lands with a left to the head.
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!
Sadaval misses with a punch on the inside.
Faolin blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Faolin breaks the clinch.
Faolin connects with a body shot.
A left and a right from Faolin both land. Nice combination. #CUT#It looks like Horacio Sadaval has been cut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sadaval.
Sadaval misses with a lunging right hand
and Faolin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Faolin moves into the clinch successfully.
Faolin blocking some punches.
Sadaval lands a shoulder strike.
Faolin misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Faolin.
Faolin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sadaval struggles to land a body shot inside as Faolin controls his hands.
Sadaval tries to work over Faolin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Faolin misses with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Faolin.
Sadaval working aggressively here. #T3#
Faolin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Faolin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sadaval.
Sadaval lands a left hand.
Sadaval swings wildly with an uppercut but Faolin uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Sadaval is fighting off a takedown attempt but Faolin is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sadaval to the mat. Sadaval regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Faolin trying to control the position from guard on top but Sadaval is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sadaval is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Sadaval tries to pass the half guard into mount. Faolin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sadaval works his way into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sadaval looking to finish with strikes here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Sadaval tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sadaval is looking to work his way around to Faolin's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Faolin is looking to get to half guard.
Sadaval controlling from the full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Horacio Sadaval dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Horacio Sadaval's cut.
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.#R2#
Sadaval looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Joey Faolin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sadaval misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Faolin is looking to clinch.
Sadaval changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sadaval looks to throw the jab but Faolin is out of range.
Sadaval lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sadaval keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Faolin instigates a clinch.
Faolin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Faolin blocking some punches.
Sadaval scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sadaval.
Faolin trying to land knees to the body.
Faolin digs a right hand underneath Sadaval's ribcage. Sadaval let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Faolin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Faolin scores with a body shot.
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!
Sadaval loads up on a big right hand but Faolin slips the punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sadaval throws a hook but Faolin blocks it.
Faolin is looking to clinch.
Sadaval throws a counter combo.#T1#
Faolin tries to clinch but Sadaval is having none of it.
Sadaval looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sadaval slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Good leg kick by Sadaval.
Horacio Sadaval seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sadaval loads up on a big right hand but Faolin slips the punch.
Faolin tries to clinch but Sadaval is having none of it.
Sadaval circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sadaval on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Faolin lands a nice shot that snaps Sadaval's head back.
Faolin slips under a jab from Sadaval.
Sadaval digs a good hook to Faolin's body.
Sadaval misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Faolin.
Sadaval is looking to clinch. #CL#
Sadaval tries to keep at a distance but Faolin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sadaval fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Sadaval.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Faolin.
Sadaval throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sadaval in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Sadaval working aggressively here. #T2#
Faolin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sadaval has a couple of punches blocked by Faolin.
Faolin missing with knees to the body.
Faolin misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Faolin.
Sadaval has a couple of punches blocked by Faolin.
Faolin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sadaval throws a punch but it's blocked by Faolin.
Sadaval tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sadaval has a couple of punches blocked by Faolin.
Sadaval throws a head punch that misses.
Faolin is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Faolin.
Faolin lands a nice uppercut.
Sadaval prevents the takedown attempt.
Faolin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Faolin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Faolin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Faolin blocking some punches.
A short left from Sadaval. #T3#
Faolin misses with a body punch.
Faolin tries to work over Sadaval's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Faolin lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sadaval.
Sadaval throws a head punch that misses.
Faolin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Faolin lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Faolin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sadaval prevents the takedown attempt.
Sadaval is pressed up against the cage. Faolin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sadaval down to the mat. Sadaval avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Faolin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Faolin lands a nice shot to the body.
Faolin with a nice cross.
Sadaval throws a head kick that misses.
Faolin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sadaval.
Faolin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sadaval chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd cheers as Faolin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sadaval doesn't seem phased though.
Sadaval tries to clinch but Faolin moves out of range. #T4#
Sadaval scores with the left hand. Faolin knows he should have avoided that one.
A big left from Sadaval misses.
Faolin just misses with a punch to the body.
Faolin tries to close the distance and clinch but Sadaval swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Sadaval was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Faolin throws a body punch but Sadaval moves out of range.
Faolin throws a body shot but no joy.
Sadaval cracks Faolin with an open hand slap.#CL2#
Sadaval rushes Faolin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Faolin leaning against his opponent.
Sadaval gets underhooks to prevent Faolin's takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Faolin.
A head punch on the inside from Sadaval fails to land.
Sadaval misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sadaval misses with some punches.
Faolin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Faolin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sadaval lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sadaval misses with a short punch on the inside.
Faolin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Horacio Sadaval 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 referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Sadaval fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Faolin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Faolin connects with a single shot there.
Faolin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Faolin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sadaval throws the kick towards the body but Faolin avoids it.
Faolin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sadaval manages to circle out of the way.
Sadaval connects with a body shot.
Faolin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sadaval. Sadaval obviously looking to wear him down.
Faolin wants to clinch.
Faolin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sadaval has time to react.#ROC#Sadaval is rocked!
Sadaval is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Faolin doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Sadaval crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Sadaval's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joey Faolin!
Joey Faolin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CDFC 20: Havoc vs Nemeth
Date: Jan 29, 2022

#R1##CL#
Wang instigates a clinch.
Sadaval throws a punch but it's blocked by Wang.
Sadaval misses with the head strike.
Sadaval misses with the head strike.
Sadaval presses Wang against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sadaval struggles to land a body shot inside as Wang controls his hands.
Wang fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sadaval throws a punch but it's blocked by Wang. #TD#
Wang gets control of Sadaval's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wang will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Wang keeping full guard, as Sadaval tries to pass.
Sadaval engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Wang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sadaval is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang looking to control.
Sadaval is stalling in the full guard.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Sadaval from controlling successfully. #T1#
Sadaval engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Sadaval is sitting in close to Wang's body. Wang has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Sadaval is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Sadaval is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Wang.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Charles Wang!
An out of breath Charles Wang thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 04, 2021

#R1#
DoubleU lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
DoubleU's corner calls for a 1-2. DoubleU obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sadaval takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
DoubleU moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
DoubleU connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sadaval tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
DoubleU darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
DoubleU lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
DoubleU avoids the head kick by Sadaval. #CL#
DoubleU closes the distance and clinches.
DoubleU blocking some punches.
DoubleU misses with a knee strike. #T1#
Sadaval swings wildly with an uppercut but DoubleU uses good head movement to avoid it.
DoubleU tries a knee to the head but Sadaval blocks it.
DoubleU misses with a knee to the head.
DoubleU misses with a knee to the head.
Sadaval on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
DoubleU misses with a body punch.
DoubleU using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sadaval has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sadaval misses with a punch to the body.
DoubleU putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sadaval in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
DoubleU is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
DoubleU looking to throw knees to the head but Sadaval is blocking nicely.
Sadaval misses with a body punch. #T2#
DoubleU with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
DoubleU can't find room to land a body shot as Sadaval controls the action.
Sadaval blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sadaval tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sadaval managing to block the knees to the body from DoubleU.
DoubleU blocking some punches.
DoubleU is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sadaval is defending well for now.
Sadaval on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sadaval blocks a body shot from DoubleU.
Sadaval stalling.
Sadaval leaning against his opponent.
Sadaval just leaning against DoubleU, taking a breather.
DoubleU is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sadaval is defending well for now.#T3#
DoubleU can't find room to land a body shot as Sadaval controls the action.
DoubleU misses with a body punch.
DoubleU misses with a knee strike.
DoubleU missing with knees to the body.
Sadaval tries to throw a body punch but DoubleU avoids it by throwing Sadaval back against the cage.
DoubleU prevents a body shot from Sadaval.
DoubleU blocks a body shot from Sadaval.
DoubleU can't find room to land a body shot as Sadaval controls the action.
DoubleU missing with knees to the body.
Sadaval managing to block the knees to the body from DoubleU.
Sadaval fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DoubleU misses with a knee to the head. #T4#
Stalling in the clinch from Sadaval.
DoubleU misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DoubleU tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sadaval avoids it.
DoubleU tries a knee to the head but Sadaval blocks it.
DoubleU tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
DoubleU throws a knee to the head but misses.
DoubleU being controlled against the cage.
DoubleU struggles to land a body shot inside as Sadaval controls his hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DoubleU misses with a knee strike.
Sadaval taking a breather.
Sadaval prevents a body shot from DoubleU.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xqc DoubleU dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
DoubleU lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Xqc DoubleU seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DoubleU lunges at Sadaval with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sadaval's hand.
Sadaval takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sadaval throws a leg kick
and DoubleU counters with a nice kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by DoubleU. That's going to slow Sadaval down.
Sadaval throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and DoubleU counters with a nice leg kick.
DoubleU lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DoubleU throws a series of strikes that have Sadaval backpedaling.
Sadaval looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sadaval finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T1#
Sadaval wants to land a leg kick but DoubleU is out of range.
DoubleU feinted there with a counter leg kick.
DoubleU moves out of range of the body kick.
DoubleU throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sadaval throws a head kick but DoubleU moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from DoubleU.
DoubleU blocks a low kick nicely.
Sadaval looks to land a body kick but DoubleU moved away.
Sadaval looks for the body kick but DoubleU saw that one coming.
DoubleU throws a head kick that half lands.
A head kick from DoubleU lands but Sadaval takes it in his stride. #T2#
Sadaval misses with a kick to the body
and DoubleU counters with a good low kick that Sadaval was not able to check.
DoubleU lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sadaval throws a head kick that misses
and DoubleU counters with a series of strikes. Sadaval will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DoubleU keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sadaval chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before DoubleU can pounce on him.
Sadaval throws a sloppy head kick
and DoubleU counters with a three punch combo that has Sadaval backing up. Sadaval nods at DoubleU to acknowledge the strikes.
DoubleU lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sadaval's sensitive parts.
DoubleU takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL#
DoubleU gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Sadaval misses with a punch on the inside.
Sadaval pressing his opponent against the cage.
DoubleU landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Good body shot from DoubleU.
DoubleU looking to throw knees to the head but Sadaval is blocking nicely.
DoubleU is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sadaval is defending well for now.
Sadaval on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
DoubleU is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sadaval is defending well for now.
DoubleU misses with a hook to the ribs.
DoubleU tries to land knees in the clinch but Sadaval avoids the damage to the body.
Sadaval's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sadaval misses with some punches.
DoubleU lands a body punch.
DoubleU is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sadaval can do to turn this around?
Sadaval blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
DoubleU misses with a knee to the head.
DoubleU being controlled against the cage.
Sadaval just leaning against DoubleU, taking a breather.
Sadaval is struggling to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xqc DoubleU dominated that second round.
That's time! DoubleU's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
DoubleU is looking to slow Sadaval down with leg kicks.
Good work by DoubleU as he checks the leg kick.
DoubleU half committed to a counter leg kick.
Xqc DoubleU is winning the standup battle so far.
DoubleU thumps Sadaval with a low kick.
DoubleU's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sadaval under the eye.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by DoubleU.
DoubleU blocks a head kick by Sadaval.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DoubleU turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
DoubleU moves out of range of the body kick from Sadaval.
DoubleU tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sadaval manages to circle out of the way.
DoubleU scores with a nice body kick. #T1#
DoubleU throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sadaval.
A nice leg kick lands there from DoubleU.
A slapping leg kick lands for DoubleU.
Sadaval on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by DoubleU. DoubleU obviously looking to wear him down.
Sadaval walks into a stiff left hand from DoubleU.
Sadaval on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by DoubleU. DoubleU obviously looking to wear him down.
Sadaval throws a low kick but it's checked well by DoubleU.
DoubleU thuds his right hand into Sadaval's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sadaval misses with the body kick
and DoubleU counters with a body kick.
Xqc DoubleU is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
DoubleU moves out of range of the leg kick from Sadaval.
As Sadaval backs away, DoubleU returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
DoubleU cracks Sadaval with a good jab.
DoubleU lands a head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DoubleU lands with a hook. Sadaval tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL#
DoubleU gets a clinch.
DoubleU prevents a body shot from Sadaval.
Sadaval avoiding damage. #T3#
Sadaval misses with a hook to the ribs.
Come on Sadaval - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
DoubleU blocks a body shot from Sadaval. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
DoubleU misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sadaval.
Sadaval misses with a short punch on the inside.
DoubleU digs a right hand into Sadaval's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sadaval's gas tank.
DoubleU blocks a body shot from Sadaval.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sadaval is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Xqc DoubleU showed his dominance in that final round.
Well DoubleU has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xqc DoubleU!
A very excited looking Xqc DoubleU rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Home

What is MMA Tycoon?

Forgot Details

MMA Affiliate Program