Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: UCF 95: Hanma v Adunga Jr
Date: Dec 21, 2024

#R1#
Gordon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sabel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gordon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sabel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sabel throws a hook to the side of Gordon's head but Gordon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gordon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sabel throws a shot from downtown. Gordon moves away and avoids it.
Gordon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gordon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sabel.
Sabel misses with a body shot
and Gordon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sabel cracks Gordon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gordon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sabel jabs at Gordon's body.#T1#
Sabel lands a nice hook to Gordon's body. Gordon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sabel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gordon's sensitive parts.
Sabel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sabel throws a hook to the side of Gordon's head but Gordon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good standup being displayed there by Sabel as he connects with a hook.
Gordon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sabel is fending him off so far but Gordon persists. Nope, Sabel circles away and we're back to standing.
Sabel lands a nice shot to the body.
Sabel misses with a jab to the body
and Gordon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sabel throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
No joy there for Sabel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gordon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sabel sprawls and moves away.
Sabel throws a poor cross that misses
and Gordon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've been hearing reports that Gordon has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Gordon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sabel throws a right hand that misses
and Sabel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sabel misses with a looping right.
Gordon slips a jab and a cross from Sabel.
Gordon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sabel lands a jab to Gordon's midsection.
Sabel throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Gordon throws a series of punches but Sabel moves out of range.
Sabel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gordon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sabel.
Sabel shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gordon eats them both and turns towards Sabel to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
An inside leg kick lands from Sabel.
Sabel lands a glancing blow to the side of Gordon's head.
Gordon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sabel.
Gordon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
No joy there for Sabel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sabel throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Gordon counters by moving into the clinch. #T4#
Sabel blocking some punches. #BC2#
Sabel manages to break the clinch.
Sabel throws a nice looking combination but Gordon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gordon attempts a counter takedown but Sabel avoids it well and moves away.
Sabel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gordon. Gordon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy left from Sabel finds it's target.#CL#
Gordon clinches up with Sabel and pushes him back against the cage.
Gordon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sabels head. #BC2#
Sabel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sabel is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gordon had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Sabel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Gordon counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sabel is trying to get back to full guard.
Gordon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zacharias Sabel 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#
Sabel misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gordon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sabel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gordon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gordon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gordon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sabel misses with a right hand
and Gordon counters with a nice uppercut.
Sabel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gordon circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sabel, as that shot connected.
Gordon takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Sabel lands a jab.
Sabel scores with a jab to the head.
Sabel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gordon is able to avoid easily.
Sabel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gordon's hands.
Gordon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sabel throws a poor cross that misses
and Gordon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gordon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sabel throws out a loose jab but Gordon uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Gordon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sabel throws an overhand right that lands on Gordon's shoulder, as Gordon tries to avoid the shot.
Sabel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gordon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A jab from Sabel misses.
Zacharias Sabel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sabel looks to throw the jab but Gordon is out of range.
Gordon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sabel scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sabel lands a head shot.
Gordon slips a straight right by Sabel.#T3#
Sabel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#KD2#
Sabel cracks Gordon with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Gordon looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Sabel finish him? #ROC2#Gordon is rocked!
Sabel misses the jab.
Oh Gordon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Sabel sends Gordon crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Sabel is motioning to the referee to let Gordon up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gordon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sabel throws an overhand right that drops Gordon like a sack of potatoes! Sabel dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zacharias Sabel!

Event: UCF 85: Abrazos v Buakaw
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
Sabel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sabel 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.
Sabel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Soumalainen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sabel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Soumalainen defending well as Sabel loads up on a big left hand.
Soumalainen ducks under a wild hook from Sabel.
No joy there for Sabel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Soumalainen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jarko Soumalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soumalainen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Soumalainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Soumalainen throws a head kick but Sabel moves out of range.
Soumalainen moves forwards but Sabel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A nice leg kick from Soumalainen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sabel checks a low kick from Soumalainen.
Sabel scores with a hook to the body. Soumalainen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Soumalainen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sabel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Soumalainen.
Soumalainen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sabel just manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sabel swinging wildly here. #TD#
Soumalainen 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.#SUB2#
Sabel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Soumalainen defends it easily.#T1#
Soumalainen forces his way into half guard.
Sabel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Soumalainen is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Soumalainen is looking for a kimura but Sabel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Soumalainen to get the leverage.
Sabel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Soumalainen is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Soumalainen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sabel has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sabel trying to control from the bottom.
Sabel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Soumalainen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Soumalainen wants to pass the guard but Sabel is defending well.
Sabel trying to hold on to Soumalainen's head to control him but Soumalainen postures up.
Soumalainen is looking to advance position but Sabel won't allow it. #T2#
Soumalainen wants to take a breather but Sabel is having none of it. #SUB#
Soumalainen is trying to work for a kimura but Sabel is defending well.
Sabel tries to get to full guard but Soumalainen has control of the leg.
Sabel tries to kick Soumalainen off but Soumalainen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Soumalainen seems to be working for a kimura but Sabel defends the submission attempt.
Sabel wants to get back to full guard.
Soumalainen tries to pass to full mount but Sabel defends it. #T3##SUB2#
Sabel looking for submissions off his back.
Soumalainen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Soumalainen wants to take a breather but Sabel is having none of it. #SUB#
Soumalainen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sabel is just riding it out for now. Soumalainen eventually gives up the hold.
Soumalainen works his foot free and advances to mount.
Sabel is desperately trying to improve his position but Soumalainen has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Sabel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Soumalainen working for a submission but Sabel is keeping him at bay.
Sabel tries to lock up and control but Soumalainen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Soumalainen wants to finish this one by submission but Sabel is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Soumalainen. #SUB#
Soumalainen looking to secure an arm triangle but Sabel defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soumalainen trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Soumalainen looking for a guillotine from mount but Sabel is having none of it.
Sabel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jarko Soumalainen dominated that round.
That's time! Soumalainen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sabel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Soumalainen finds it's way round the side to connect with Sabel's head.
Sabel lands a jab to the head.
Soumalainen throws a front kick that sends Sabel stumbling back into the cage.#TD#
Soumalainen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sabel is pushing Soumalainen's head away, looking to escape. Soumalainen manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Soumalainen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Sabel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Soumalainen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Soumalainen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sabel tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Soumalainen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Soumalainen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Sabel is looking to regain half guard here but Soumalainen keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Soumalainen tries for a kimura but Sabel is defending well.
Soumalainen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sabel keeps working. #SUB#
Soumalainen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sabel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Soumalainen working away.#SUB#
Soumalainen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sabel struggling a bit here.#T2#
Sabel tries to bench press Soumalainen off him but Soumalainen keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Sabel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Soumalainen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sabel, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Soumalainen is trying to get an arm triangle but Sabel is defending well.
Soumalainen wants to control but Sabel is keeping him busy.
Sabel is looking to regain half guard here but Soumalainen keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Soumalainen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Sabel regains half guard.
Soumalainen uses his free foot to push down on Sabel's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sabel. #SUB#
Sabel is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Soumalainen locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Sabel is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jarko Soumalainen!

Event: UCF 77: Bolkvadze v Idaho
Date: Oct 19, 2024

#R1#
Sabel misses with a lunging right hand
and Abbot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sabel throws a lazy right hand but Abbot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Sabel.
Abbot seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sabel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Abbot's head backwards.
Sabel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Abbot is looking to counter with a body kick.
Abbot slips a jab from Sabel.
As Sabel tries to get set, Abbot tries to push him back and clinch up but Sabel manages to avoid the attempt.
Sabel dips to his left and cracks Abbot with an uppercut!
A big left from Sabel misses.
Abbot wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sabel misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sabel throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Abbot counter with a right hand.
Sabel works Abbot's body with a nice hook.
Zacharias Sabel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Sabel finds it's way through Abbot's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sabel misses with a looping right.
Abbot half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
Sabel scores with a punch to the head.
Abbot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sabel.
Sabel lands a body shot.
Sabel lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Abbot backs up against the cage.
Sabel wants to slow Abbot down by chopping away at his legs.
Sabel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abbot manages to avoid it.
Abbot is looking to counter with a body kick.
Sabel misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Abbot makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sabel throws a sloppy body shot #CL#
and Abbot counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Abbot ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Abbot no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Abbot looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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!#SUB#
Abbot has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sabel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Sabel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Abbot has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sabel has managed to get both his arms back between Abbot's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Abbot looking to control.
Sabel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Abbot. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sabel wants to stand but Abbot is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Abbot has his foot on Sabel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sabel works his way back into a safe position though.
Sabel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Sabel avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3##SUB#
Abbot looking for a guillotine here but Sabel defends easily.
Sabel looking to sit in guard and control but Abbot gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Sabel is trying to control the position but Abbot postures up.
Abbot 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.
Abbot pushing down on Sabel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4##SUB2#
Sabel looking for submissions off his back.
Abbot looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sabel keeping hold of Abbot's head, controlling as best he can.
Abbot slows the pace down in half guard.
Sabel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Abbot looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
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 Dimebag Abbot will probably get the nod.
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#
Sabel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Abbot looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sabel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Abbot.
Sabel cracks Abbot with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sabel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zacharias Sabel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Abbot slips under a jab.
Abbot throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sabel avoids it.
Abbot takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sabel scores with a shot to the body.
Abbot slips a jab and a cross from Sabel.
Sabel throws an overhand right that lands on Abbot's shoulder, as Abbot tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sabel misses with an uppercut
and Abbot makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sabel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Abbot has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Sabel lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sabel misses with a right hand
enabling Abbot to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Donk. Sabel catches Abbot right on the button with a cross.
Abbot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sabel.
Sabel just misses with a punch to the body.
Abbot is looking to counter with a body kick.
Sabel throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Abbot counters by clinching up.
Sabel holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Abbot lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sabel displaying some good clinch control by pressing Abbot up against the cage.
Sabel lands with a short shot to the head.
Sabel misses with some punches.
Sabel blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Abbot manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Abbot keeping full guard, as Sabel tries to pass. #T2##SUB2#
Sabel has gone for a leg lock! Abbot slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sabel's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Sabel working for a triangle but Abbot defends it easily. #SUB2#
Sabel looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Abbot passes into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abbot controlling the position from side mount.
Abbot trying to control the position but Sabel is working away. #T3#
Sabel struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Abbot is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sabel has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Sabel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Abbot stalls from top position.
Sabel is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Abbot is trying to get an arm triangle but Sabel is defending well. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Sabel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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.
Sabel is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Abbot is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Abbot controlling from the full mount.
Abbot moves to back control. #SUB#
Abbot is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Sabel has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Abbot has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Sabel taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Abbot doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dimebag Abbot!

Event: UCF 68: Abrazos v McCarthy
Date: Sep 21, 2024

#R1#
Sabel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sabel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sabel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Apuro throws out the jab.
Apuro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circling - Apuro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Apuro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sabel.
Sabel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Apuro circles away quickly and effectively.
Apuro takes one on the button.
A jab from Sabel finds it's way through Apuro's defenses.
Donk. Sabel catches Apuro right on the button with a cross.
Sabel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Apuro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Apuro misses with a straight right.
Apuro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sabel throws a hook to the side of Apuro's head but Apuro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sabel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Apuro.
Apuro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Apuro drops his hands momentarily and Sabel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Apuro sizes up Sabel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Sabel misses with a leg kick.
Sabel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Apuro was well out of range. Poor timing from Sabel.
Apuro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sabel to score with a decent uppercut.
Apuro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sabel.
Sabel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Apuro.
Sabel throws a jab but it's blocked by Apuro.
Apuro missing with a left hand there. Sabel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sabel scores with a shot to the body.
Sabel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Apuro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zacharias Sabel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Apuro connects with a crisp jab.
A nice combination there by Sabel.
Apuro looks to throw the jab but Sabel is out of range.
Sabel throws out a loose jab but Apuro uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sabel. Apuro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Apuro cracks Sabel with a good jab.
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!
Apuro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sabel misses the shot to the body.
Apuro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Sabel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Apuro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sabel thinking.
A jab from Apuro misses.
Apuro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Sabel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sabel misses with an uppercut.
Sabel lands a nice shot to the body.
Sabel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Apuro scores with a takedown into Sabel's guard.
Apuro lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Apuro's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sabel has momentary wrist control but Apuro slips an elbow through the middle.
Apuro is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Apuro is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sabel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Apuro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Apuro scoring with punches to the head and body.
Apuro makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Sabel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Apuro is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Apuro makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Sabel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Apuro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Apuro with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Apuro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Apuro connects with a couple of short punches.
Apuro is working Sabel over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Apuro with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Apuro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sabel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Apuro has managed to get both his arms back between Sabel's legs - danger averted.
Apuro scoring with some ground and pound.
Apuro postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Apuro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sabel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Apuro has managed to get both his arms back between Sabel's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Apuro works over Sabel with some ground and pound from guard.
Apuro landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Sabel looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Apuro passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Sabel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Apuro drops an elbow to the side of Sabel's head.
Apuro is looking to take a break and control but Sabel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sabel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Apuro is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sabel taking some punishment here, with Apuro in his half guard.
Sabel is staying active underneath Apuro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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!
Apuro working over Sabel with some ground and pound. Sabel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mursk Apuro dominated that 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.#R2#
Apuro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sabel throws a shot to the body.
Apuro is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sabel throws the left hand but Apuro avoids the punch easily.
Apuro half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Apuro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fighters circling - Apuro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sabel. Apuro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Apuro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zacharias Sabel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good exchange - Apuro coming out on top.
Apuro throws a hook but Sabel avoids it easily.
A big left from Sabel misses.
Sabel misses with a hook. Apuro ducked under it nicely.
Apuro looks to land a right hand but Sabel moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apuro throws a hook but Sabel avoids it easily.
Sabel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sabel moves out of range as Apuro strikes.
Sabel throws a shot to the body.
Apuro misses with a hook.
A big left from Apuro misses. #T1#
Apuro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Apuro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Apuro fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sabel sprawls well initially but Apuro persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sabel wants to stand back up but Apuro manages to pass into side control.
Apuro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sabel can do to turn this around?
Apuro lands a few punches from side control.
Apuro scoring with punches from side control.
Apuro lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sabel is not content to let Apuro control the position.
Mursk Apuro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sabel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Apuro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Apuro cracks Sabel with a big elbow.
Apuro looks up at the clock and then as Sabel takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Apuro smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sabel gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sabel is trying to maintain the position but Apuro is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Apuro lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sabel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sabel is trying to maintain the position but Apuro is very close to passing his half guard.
Apuro 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.
Sabel throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Apuro 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.
Sabel wants to get back to his feet.
Apuro lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Apuro slips a nice elbow through Sabel's hands, connecting with Sabel's forehead.
Apuro lands strikes from half guard.
Apuro landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Apuro working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Sabel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sabel trying to control from the bottom. #T3#
Apuro lands with a punch from half guard.
Apuro landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Apuro is keen to just control but Sabel is a slippery customer.
Sabel on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Apuro sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sabel taking some punishment here, with Apuro in his half guard.
Sabel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sabel is not content to let Apuro control the position.
Nice strikes from Apuro there.
Apuro takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ROC#Sabel is rocked!
Apuro works his way into side control. #T4#
Sabel is looking for a sweep.
Sabel is not content to let Apuro control the position.
Sabel takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Apuro landing a few strikes.
Sabel takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sabel is still in real trouble! Can Apuro finish him?
Apuro grinds an elbow into Sabel's temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Apuro lands a strong strike to the head of Sabel. That's dazed him! Apuro looking to finish here. Sabel is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Apuro lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mursk Apuro!
Mursk Apuro took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sakura Style for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: UCF 58: Abrazos v Kong
Date: Aug 17, 2024

#R1#
Pereira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sabel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pereira has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sabel throws a hook but Pereira avoids it easily.
Sabel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice cross by Sabel.
Sabel misses with a series of wild punches.
Sabel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sabel looks to throw the jab but Pereira is out of range.
Pereira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pereira walks into a jab.
Pereira ducks under a wild hook from Sabel.
Sabel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pereira tries to clinch but Sabel moves out of range. #CL#
Pereira clinches up with Sabel and pushes him back against the cage.
Pereira fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A right hook to the body lands for Sabel.
Sabel misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Pereira fails to pull guard.
Sabel slows down the pace here.
Pereira jumps guard but Sabel turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Pereira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sabel gets through Pereira's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pereira jumps guard but Sabel turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Sabel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sabel jabs Pereira right on the nose. Pereira blinks but takes it well.
Sabel misses with a two punch combination.
Sabel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sabel connects with a jab.
Sabel drops Pereira with a naaaaasty hook - Pereira is in real trouble here! Sabel dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zacharias Sabel!

Event: UCF 50: Casbon v Buddha
Date: Jul 20, 2024

#R1#
Louis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sabel.
The fighters circling - Louis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sabel scores with a jab to the body.
Louis ducks under a wild hook from Sabel.
We've been told by Louis's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sabel swinging wildly here.
Sabel thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Louis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Louis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sabel throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Louis to counter with a crisp jab.
Zacharias Sabel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sabel looks to score with a jab to the body but Louis is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Louis.
Sabel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Louis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sabel throws a hook but Louis avoids it easily.
Louis misses with an uppercut. Sabel saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Louis.
Good standup being displayed there by Louis as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sabel misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Sabel lands with a nice body punch.
Sabel blocks a jab.
Sabel defending well as Louis loads up on a big left hand.
Sabel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sabel swinging wildly here.
Louis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Louis slips a straight right by Sabel.
Sabel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Louis.
Sabel throws a jab but it's blocked by Louis.
Sabel misses with a right hand
and Louis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Louis misses with the combination.
Sabel slips a straight right by Louis.#T2#
Sabel moves out of range of the strikes.
Louis is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Louis jabs at Sabel's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Louis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sabel has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sabel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Louis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Sabel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sabel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Louis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Louis tries to bum rush Sabel with a series of wild strikes but Sabel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sabel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Louis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sabel displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Louis is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sabel throws an off balance right hand
and Louis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sabel misses with a body shot
and Louis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sabel works Louis's body with a nice hook.
Louis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T3#
Sabel throws a big shot that misses.
Louis walks into a jab.
Sabel misses with a combination
enabling Louis to counter with a crisp jab.
Louis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sabel misses with a lunging right hand
and Louis counters with a nice body shot.
Sabel throws a body punch but Louis moves out of range.
Nice cross by Sabel.
Sabel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Louis is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sabel with a nice cross.
Sabel moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#It looks like Joe Louis has been cut.
Sabel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sabel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Sabel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Louis misses the shot to the body.
Sabel digs a good body shot into Louis's ribs.#T4#
Sabel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Louis's head backwards.
A big right from Louis misses.
Sabel throws a lazy uppercut
and Louis counters with a nice uppercut.
Louis stuns Sabel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Louis looks to land a left hand but Sabel moved out of range nicely.
Sabel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Louis.
Louis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sabel misses with a hook
letting Louis counter with a right hand.
Louis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Louis scores with a nice strike.
Louis catches Sabel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Louis stuns Sabel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#KD#
Louis lands a left and a right that send Sabel crashing to the mat, dazed. Louis thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Sabel is rocked!
Louis is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Louis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sabel is still on wobbly legs! Can Louis finish him?
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Louis! Sabel is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Louis!

Event: UCF 41: Puro v Thorn
Date: Jun 22, 2024

#R1#
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sabel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sabel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Steele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sabel.
Steele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A punch combination from Sabel misses.
Steele defending well as Sabel loads up on a big left hand.
Sabel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steele throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sabel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sabel.
Steele tries to clinch up.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch but Sabel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Sabel as he connects with a hook.
Steele is looking to clinch.
Sabel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Steele is looking to clinch but Sabel is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sabel misses with a hook.
Steele moves in looking to clinch but Sabel pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sabel! But no joy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sabel.
Sabel throws an overhand right that lands on Steele's shoulder, as Steele tries to avoid the shot.
Donk. Sabel catches Steele right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sabel moves out of range of the strikes.
Sabel throws out a counter right but Steele avoids it with no problem.
Steele uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sabel.#T1#
Steele ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steele looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Steele is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steele punishes Sabel's body with a nice straight punch.
Sabel misses with a straight right.
Sabel lands a lovely overhand right.
Steele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sabel.
Steele fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steele tries to clinch up but Sabel circles away and keeps his distance.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch but Sabel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sabel now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sabel throws an overhand right that lands on Steele's shoulder, as Steele tries to avoid the shot.
Sabel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sabel misses with the combination.
Steele doesn't manage to clinch there - Sabel circles away.
It seemed like Sabel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sabel 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.
Sabel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sabel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Steele wants to clinch
enabling Sabel to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steele tries to clinch up but Sabel circles away and keeps his distance.
Sabel connects with the punch.
A shot to the liver by Sabel. Beautiful body shot.
Steele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sabel.
Steele moves out of range as Sabel strikes.#CL#
Steele takes the fight into the clinch.
Sabel effectively controlling the action here.
Steele stalling in the clinch but Sabel improves position.
Sabel holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Steele throws a head punch that misses.
Steele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sabel's elbow.
Sabel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Steele misses with a short punch on the inside.
Come on Steele - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Steele swings wildly with an uppercut but Sabel uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Steele misses with the head strike.
Steele is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sabel is keeping busy.
Steele stalling against the cage.
Sabel blocks an uppercut.
Steele prevents a body shot from Sabel.
A body shot lands from Steele.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
Sabel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sabel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steele fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sabel wants to counter with a clinch but Steele pushes him away.
Sabel connects with a looping right hand.
Sabel takes a swing at Steele's ribcage but misses.
Steele tries to counter with a takedown but Sabel is quick to defend against it.
Sabel swats away the attempt to clinch by Steele.#T4#
Sabel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Steele looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sabel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Steele blocks a jab.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sabel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sabel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sabel.
Sabel throws a shot from downtown. Steele moves away and avoids it.
Sabel throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch but Sabel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steele fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Steele fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steele looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Steele dodges the punch combination from Sabel.
Sabel swats away the attempt to clinch by Steele.
Steele throws a sloppy body shot
and Sabel counters with a straight right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steele looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zacharias Sabel 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#
Steele tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steele slips under a jab from Sabel.
Sabel keeps the fight on the outside.
Sabel misses with a wild body shot.
Sabel displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steele looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Steele is looking to clinch but Sabel is avoiding it.
Sabel throws a hook to the side of Steele's head but Steele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Steele.
Steele tries to clinch up.
Steele takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sabel scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele tries to clinch but Sabel moves out of range.
Steele wants to clinch.
The fighters circling - Sabel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sabel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steele looks to score with a jab to the body but Sabel is just out of range.
Sabel misses the jab.#T1#
Steele tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sabel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sabel lands with an overhand left.
Sabel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steele is looking to clinch but Sabel is avoiding it.
Steele tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sabel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Steele moves in looking to clinch but Sabel pushes him off.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sabel misses with a body shot.
Sabel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sabel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Steele is looking to clinch but Sabel is avoiding it.
Steele tries to clinch but Sabel is having none of it.
Sabel is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Steele fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sabel connects with a jab.
Sabel scores with a jab. Steele acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sabel throws a jab but it's blocked by Steele.
Sabel scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sabel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steele.
Steele tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sabel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Steele on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sabel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Steele jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sabel misses with a hook. Steele ducked under it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Steele misses its target.
Sabel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Steele moves out of range as Sabel strikes.
A quick step to the side and Steele tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sabel.
Sabel misses with a hook
and Steele counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Steele slips under a jab.
Sabel misses with an uppercut.
Steele tries to clinch but Sabel is having none of it.
Sabel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Steele's head backwards.
Sabel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steele counters with a left to the body.
Sabel throws a right and a left that Steele avoids nicely.
Sabel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Steele fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steele is looking to wear down Sabel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A big left from Sabel misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Sabel misses the target. #T3#
Sabel lands a nice shot that snaps Steele's head back.
Steele wants to clinch.
Sabel looks to land a left hand but Steele moved out of range nicely.
Steele appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sabel misses with an uppercut
and Steele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steele lands a really nice looking cross but Sabel seems unphased.
Steele wants to clinch up but Sabel keeps it at a distance.
Sabel is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steele looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sabel throws an overhand right that lands on Steele's shoulder, as Steele tries to avoid the shot.
Steele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sabel.
A quick step to the side and Steele tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steele tries to clinch there but Sabel circles away.
Sabel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steele moves out of range of the strikes.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sabel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steele throws a right hand that misses
and Sabel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Sabel.
Sabel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Steele connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sabel's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sabel keeps the fight on the outside.
Steele is looking to clinch.
Sabel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Steele's head backwards.
Sabel throws a jab but it's blocked by Steele.
Sabel just misses with a punch to the body.
Steele tries to clinch there but Sabel circles away.
Steele tries to clinch but Sabel is having none of it.
Sabel tries to counter with a clinch but Steele shakes him off and moves away.
Steele looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sabel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steele circles away quickly and effectively.
Sabel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steele manages to avoid it.
Sabel circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sabel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sabel throws a lazy right hand but Steele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sabel misses with an uppercut. Steele saw that one coming.
Steele lands a nice shot that snaps Sabel's head back.
Zacharias Sabel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steele doesn't manage to clinch there - Sabel circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zacharias Sabel 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#
Steele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sabel.
A telegraphed right hand from Sabel misses the target.
Sabel throws a big shot that misses.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch but Sabel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sabel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL#
Steele rushes Sabel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Sabel fails to land.
Steele misses with a punch on the inside.
Steele swings wildly with an uppercut but Sabel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steele swings wildly with an uppercut but Sabel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steele misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sabel effectively controlling the action here.
Sabel misses with some punches.
Sabel is pushing Steele up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sabel goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Steele stalling in the clinch but Sabel improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Sabel fails to land.
Steele scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Sabel.
Steele fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sabel throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steele.
Sabel tries to throw a body punch but Steele avoids it by throwing Sabel back against the cage.
Steele tries a body shot but Sabel blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Steele.
Sabel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steele working aggressively here.
Sabel tries to work over Steele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sabel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sabel's elbow. #BC2#
Sabel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steele staying out of range there.
Steele wants to clinch.#T2#
Sabel throws out a loose jab but Steele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steele tries to clinch up.
Steele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sabel throws out the jab.
Sabel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steele doesn't manage to clinch there - Sabel circles away.
Steele takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Steele fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sabel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Steele tries to clinch up but Sabel circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steele doesn't manage to clinch there - Sabel circles away.
Sabel throws an overhand right that lands on Steele's shoulder, as Steele tries to avoid the shot.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sabel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steele looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Steele tries to clinch there but Sabel circles away.
Sabel throws out a loose jab but Steele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sabel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sabel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sabel throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Steele counter with a right hand.
Sabel keeps the fight on the outside.
Sabel throws an off balance right hand
and Steele counters with a nice uppercut.
Steele wants to clinch.
Steele wants to clinch up but Sabel keeps it at a distance.
Sabel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sabel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steele.
Steele connects with a single shot there.
Steele ducks under a wild hook from Sabel.
Sabel throws a jab but it's blocked by Steele.
Sabel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steele wants to clinch
and Sabel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
It looks like Steele has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Steele is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Steele moves in looking to clinch but Sabel pushes him off.
Steele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steele fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sabel walks into a left hand.
Sabel throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sabel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sabel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steele swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Steele wants to clinch.
Zacharias Sabel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fighters circling - Sabel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steele is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sabel connects with a nice looking jab.
Steele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sabel.
Steele tries to clinch there but Sabel circles away.
Jaxon Steele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sabel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zacharias Sabel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sabel 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zacharias Sabel!

Event: UCF 31: Puro v Casbon
Date: May 25, 2024

#R1#
Sabel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sabel leaves Kimura with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sabel throws a one two combo. #TD#
Kimura changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sabel looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sabel is looking to regain half guard here but Kimura keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Kimura has hold of Sabel's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Sabel seems comfortable defending it but Kimura has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Sabel is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Sabel is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Kimura couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Masahiko Kimura!

Event: UCF 23: Adunga Jr v Roth
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Sabel throws a series of punches but McGarvey moves out of range.
A lazy left from Sabel finds it's target.
McGarvey throws a nice head kick!
Sabel seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sabel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sabel misses with a hook.
Sabel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McGarvey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A clash of legs there as Sabel blocks the low kick.
Sabel is looking to counter punch.
Sabel with a nice cross.
McGarvey scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sabel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGarvey.
Zacharias Sabel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Sabel.
McGarvey moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from McGarvey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sabel misses the jab.#T1##CL#
Sabel closes the distance and clinches.
Sabel has a couple of punches blocked by McGarvey.
McGarvey just leaning against Sabel, taking a breather.
Sabel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee calls for Sabel to work.
Sabel can't break the clinch.
McGarvey stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McGarvey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGarvey lands a shoulder strike.
McGarvey is pushing Sabel up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sabel trying to control the position but instead, McGarvey has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sabel into the cage.
McGarvey throws a punch but it's blocked by Sabel. #T2#
Sabel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGarvey lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sabel.
McGarvey throws a head punch that misses.
Sabel is looking to control McGarvey's arms but McGarvey gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sabel has his back to the cage.
Sabel blocking some punches.
McGarvey taking a breather.
Sabel is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC#
Sabel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sabel lands a glancing blow to the side of McGarvey's head.
Sabel throws the left hand but McGarvey avoids the punch easily.
McGarvey looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sabel misses with a hook.
McGarvey goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sabel looks to land a combination. McGarvey sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sabel is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T3#
Sabel throws a right hand that misses
and McGarvey counters with an outside leg kick.
Sabel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McGarvey throws a head kick that misses.
Sabel is looking to counter the offense by McGarvey and move into the clinch.
Sabel misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Sabel.
McGarvey is looking for the big counter here.
Nice defenses there by McGarvey.
Sabel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGarvey.
McGarvey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sabel.
Sabel scores with a hook.
Sabel misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGarvey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sabel seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
McGarvey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sabel throws a right and a left that McGarvey avoids nicely.
Sabel lands an overhand right.
McGarvey pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sabel back to the cage. McGarvey follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sabel misses with a double jab.
McGarvey with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sabel. McGarvey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sabel throws a series of punches but McGarvey avoids them all with ease.
Sabel doesn't manage to clinch there - McGarvey circles away.
McGarvey lands a nice looking body kick.
Sabel misses with an uppercut.
McGarvey wants to clinch but Sabel slips to the side
letting Sabel counter with a right hand.
McGarvey needs to keep his hands up - Sabel had a free shot at his head there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zacharias Sabel dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
McGarvey jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McGarvey defending well as Sabel loads up on a big left hand.
Sabel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGarvey wants to counter the offense by Sabel and move into the clinch position.
Sabel swings widly with a right hand
and McGarvey counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sabel throws a nice looking combination but McGarvey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGarvey throws a solid leg kick but Sabel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McGarvey.
McGarvey avoids the body shot from Sabel. #CL2#
McGarvey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sabel, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Sabel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Sabel misses.
McGarvey ducks under a wild hook from Sabel.
McGarvey throws a counter combo.
A head kick misses from McGarvey.
Nice straight punches there by Sabel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sabel.
Sabel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGarvey can do to turn this around?#T1#
McGarvey slips under a jab from Sabel.
Sabel backing away here, and McGarvey unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McGarvey throws a head kick that misses.
Zacharias Sabel is winning the standup battle so far.
Sabel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGarvey counters with a nice body kick.
Sabel swings for the body but McGarvey moves out of range.
McGarvey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGarvey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sabel misses with an uppercut.
Sabel looks to throw the jab but McGarvey is out of range.
McGarvey moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McGarvey throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sabel misses with a wild combination.
McGarvey throws a big counter head kick but Sabel avoids it with no problem.#T2##CL#
Sabel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sabel.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGarvey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
McGarvey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Sabel moves into the clinch.#BC2#
McGarvey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sabel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGarvey fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sabel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McGarvey lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sabel throws a right and a left that McGarvey avoids nicely.
McGarvey unleashes a big counter combination but Sabel bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sabel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGarvey makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sabel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGarvey counters with a low kick, right behind Sabel 's knee.
McGarvey takes a jab right on the kisser. #T3#
Sabel throws a poor cross that misses
and McGarvey counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sabel moves forwards but McGarvey connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Sabel.
McGarvey lands with a good body shot.
Sabel throws a right hand that McGarvey ducks under and follows up with a left that McGarvey also avoids with ease.
McGarvey looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McGarvey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sabel.
Sabel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGarvey was well out of range. Poor timing from Sabel.
McGarvey takes one to the side of the head.
McGarvey takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McGarvey is looking to land body kicks.
McGarvey lands a head kick!
We've been informed that McGarvey has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sabel doesn't manage to clinch there - McGarvey circles away. #T4#
Sabel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGarvey.
Sabel misses the body punch
enabling McGarvey to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sabel misses with a straight right.
McGarvey looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Sabel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sabel backing away here, and McGarvey unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McGarvey takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McGarvey tries to clinch but Sabel moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGarvey. That's going to slow Sabel down. #CL2#
McGarvey gets a clinch.
McGarvey scores with a shot to the side of Sabel's head. #BC2#
McGarvey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sabel throws a jab when McGarvey was well out of range.
Sabel moves in looking to clinch but McGarvey pushes him off.
McGarvey fakes the leg kick and cracks Sabel in the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stephen McGarvey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
McGarvey scores with a body shot.
Sabel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sabel slips a jab from McGarvey.
McGarvey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sabel.
Sabel cracks McGarvey with an open hand slap.
McGarvey tries to move into range but Sabel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That kick from McGarvey tenderised Sabel's leg. Sabel is trying to keep his angry face on.
McGarvey misses with a head kick.
Sabel throws a hook but McGarvey blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sabel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGarvey.
McGarvey tries to counter with a clinch but Sabel shakes him off and moves away.#CL#
Sabel rushes McGarvey and presses him up against the cage.
McGarvey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sabel blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
McGarvey throws a head punch that misses.
McGarvey lands with a right to the head.
McGarvey stalling in the clinch.
McGarvey letting Sabel take a breather here.
McGarvey lands a left hand.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McGarvey displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sabel up against the cage.#BC2#
McGarvey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGarvey is looking to land body kicks.
Sabel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McGarvey counters with an outside leg kick.
Sabel throws a nice looking combination but McGarvey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGarvey connects with a high kick.
McGarvey has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Sabel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGarvey.
McGarvey throws a sloppy head kick and Sabel moves out of range easily.
A jab lands there for McGarvey.
Sabel throws a sloppy body shot
and McGarvey counters with a left and a right that stings Sabel.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sabel misses with a wild body shot.
McGarvey throws a counter combo.
McGarvey 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.
Sabel throws a hook but McGarvey blocks it.
McGarvey misses with a body kick.
McGarvey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sabel throws out the jab.
Sabel tries to clinch but McGarvey is having none of it.
Sabel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGarvey counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sabel's knee momentarily.
Sabel is looking to clinch. #T3#
McGarvey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sabel.
McGarvey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sabel wants to clinch.
McGarvey now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McGarvey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGarvey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McGarvey with a nice cross.
Sabel just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Sabel does it's job there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sabel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sabel sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T4#
Sabel fails to land with a series of punches.
McGarvey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sabel.
Sabel throws a big shot that misses.
Sabel takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sabel throws a hook to the side of McGarvey's head but McGarvey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sabel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sabel swings widly with a right hand
enabling McGarvey to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sabel misses with the combination.
McGarvey feints a jab promting Sabel to slip. McGarvey then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sabel slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen McGarvey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McGarvey 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen McGarvey!
Post fight, an emotional Stephen McGarvey said 'I'd like to thank my family and most of all God, for making me an Atheist. Cheers!'.

Event: UCF 14:
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sabel as he avoids it easily.
Oliveira tries for a takedown but Sabel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Diablo Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliveira keeps the fight on the outside.
We've been hearing reports that Oliveira has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sabel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sabel but Sabel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sabel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sabel has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diablo Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliveira has a takedown stuffed.
Sabel misses with a straight left.
Sabel throws an overhand right that lands on Oliveira's shoulder, as Oliveira tries to avoid the shot.
Oliveira shoots in looking for a takedown. Sabel tries to sprawl out of it but Oliveira keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sabel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sabel scores with the left hand. Oliveira knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sabel gets in close and tags Oliveira with a short punch that almost sends Oliveira to the mat! Oh Oliveira is in big trouble! He turns his back on Sabel, trying to create some distance but Sabel rushes him, striking wildly and Oliveira goes down! The referee tackles Sabel into the cage to end the fight! Sabel is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zacharias Sabel!

Event: UCF 5: Smith v Taylor
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Grappling looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sabel is fending him off so far but Grappling persists. Nope, Sabel circles away and we're back to standing.
Sabel misses with a hook #TD#
and Grappling counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Grappling in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sabel trying to keep a closed guard but Grappling is proving a slippery customer.
Grappling 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.
Grappling trying to control but Sabel is working from the bottom.
Sabel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grappling. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sabel keeping full guard, as Grappling tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grappling loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grappling throws a big right hand that misses.
Sabel trying to keep a closed guard but Grappling is proving a slippery customer.
Grappling trying to control but Sabel is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sabel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sabel working a defensive guard here. #T1##SUB2#
Sabel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Grappling is in close to Sabel's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Grappling landing some decent shots from guard.
Grappling wants to pass the guard but Sabel is keeping the position.
Grappling distracts Sabel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Grappling is in close to Sabel's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sabel looking to control. #SUB#
Grappling is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Grappling with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Grappling's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Grappling avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
Grappling connects with a couple of short punches.
Sabel controls Grappling momentarily but Grappling frees himself. #SUB2#
Sabel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grappling doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grappling manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Grappling lands a couple of elbows.
Grappling preventing the sweep.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sabel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sabel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grappling with a nice head shot there.
Grappling pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sabel is keeping the position for now.
Grappling looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Grappling is in close to Sabel's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Sabel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Grappling wants to control from the top but Sabel keeps moving.
Sabel controls Grappling momentarily but Grappling frees himself.
Grappling trying to control the position from guard on top but Sabel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Sabel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Grappling can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Sabel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Grappling defends it easily.
Grappling works over Sabel with some ground and pound from guard.
Grappling tries to free his leg and advance position but Sabel is retaining full guard. #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.
Grappling postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sabel wants to stand up but Grappling is controlling him. #SUB2#
Sabel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grappling gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sabel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grappling.
Grappling scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sabel has momentary wrist control but Grappling slips an elbow through the middle.
Sabel has momentary wrist control but Grappling slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Sabel working for a triangle but Grappling defends it easily.
Sabel is trying to keep Grappling in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grappling landing some decent shots from guard.
Sabel is trying to keep Grappling in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Old Grappling dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sabel sizes up Grappling with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT2#It looks like Old Grappling has been cut.
Grappling drops his hands momentarily and Sabel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jab, jab by Sabel - just one landing.
Sabel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Grappling on the side of the head.#TD#
Grappling shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sabel is trying to defend but Grappling finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Grappling looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Grappling lands with a punch from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grappling throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sabel wants to get back to full guard.
Sabel is trying to control but can't.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Grappling seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Grappling wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sabel keeps working.
Sabel is looking to control Grappling's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sabel avoid being mounted?#T1#
Grappling scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Grappling is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sabel is trying to maintain the position but Grappling is very close to passing his half guard.
Grappling is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sabel can do to turn this around?
Grappling scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sabel keeping hold of Grappling's head, controlling as best he can.
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. Grappling connects with a nice short shot to Sabel's temple.
Sabel has hold of Grappling's hands but Grappling slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Grappling drops an elbow to the side of Sabel's head.
Sabel wants to get back to his feet. #T2##SUB2#
Sabel looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Grappling is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sabel sees it coming and defends easily.
Grappling trying to mount his opponent but Sabel defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grappling scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Grappling seems to be looking for submissions.
Grappling looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sabel is looking to control Grappling's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sabel avoid being mounted?
Sabel might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Grappling haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Grappling is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sabel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grappling.
Grappling landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Grappling slips a nice elbow through Sabel's hands, connecting with Sabel's forehead.
Grappling sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sabel defending well though.
Sabel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Grappling thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Sabel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grappling accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grappling loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grappling lands a couple of elbows.
Sabel is controlling Grappling's posture.
Grappling chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Grappling stands up over Sabel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Grappling stopping the sweep attempt from Sabel.#SUB2#
Sabel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grappling defends well.
Grappling content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sabel tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Grappling drops back looking for a leg! Sabel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sabel manages to kick Grappling off! Grappling jumps back into Sabel's guard. #SUB2#
Sabel throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Grappling escapes and throws Sabel's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Grappling grinds an elbow into Sabel's temple.
Grappling lands some shots froms side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Old Grappling dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Old Grappling's cut.
That's time! Grappling's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Grappling misses the shot to the body.
Sabel punishes Grappling's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Sabel closes the distance and clinches.
Sabel stalling.
Sabel dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Grappling wants to take the fight to the mat but Sabel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Grappling is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sabel to keep the fight standing.
Sabel cracks Grappling with a nice body shot.
Still in the clinch, Sabel scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sabel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grappling drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sabel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Old Grappling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sabel slows down the pace here. #T1#
Sabel pushes Grappling back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grappling's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Grappling tries to pull guard but Sabel forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sabel presses Grappling against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Sabel.
Grappling wants a takedown but no success here.
Grappling drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grappling tries to pull guard but Sabel won't allow it. #BC2#
Sabel manages to break the clinch.
Sabel leaves Grappling with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Old Grappling is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Danga de danga de dang - Sabel scores with a four punch combination!
Sabel misses with a wild combination.
Sabel lands with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grappling takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sabel connects with a body shot that sends Grappling's belly button to the back.
Grappling throws a hook but Sabel avoids it easily.#CL2#
Sabel moves into the clinch.
Sabel stalling in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sabel. #T3#
Sabel is trying to force a seperation but Grappling has the dominant position.
The referee calls for Sabel to work.
Sabel tries to break the clinch but Grappling is controlling the position.
Sabel will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Grappling up against the cage.
Grappling is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sabel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sabel leaning his opponent against the cage.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sabel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sabel.
Grappling tries for a takedown but Sabel manages to get underhooks.
Sabel leaning against his opponent.
Sabel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sabel stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Zacharias Sabel.
Sabel connects with a body shot.
Zacharias Sabel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sabel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Grappling's head backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zacharias Sabel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Grappling 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: UCF 1: Gaspard v Taylor
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
Karacan misses the shot to the body.
Sabel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Karacan throws a jab but it's blocked by Sabel.
Sabel misses with a double jab
and Karacan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Karacan ducks under a wild hook from Sabel.
Sabel misses with an uppercut
and Karacan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sabel throws a nice looking combination but Karacan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big right from Karacan misses.
Karacan moves out of range of the strikes.
Sabel misses with a hook.
Sabel misses with a body shot.
Karacan loads up on a big right hand but Sabel slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karacan avoids the body shot from Sabel.
Karacan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sabel.
Karacan looks to score with a jab to the body but Sabel is just out of range.
Sabel lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sabel defending well as Karacan loads up on a big left hand.
Sabel let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Karacan scores with a jab to the body.
Karacan misses with a looping right.#T1#
Karacan looks to score with a jab to the body but Sabel is just out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Karacan.
Karacan connects with a body shot that sends Sabel's belly button to the back.
Karacan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sabel.
Sabel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sabel misses with a left hand
and Karacan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice body punch from Karacan.
Karacan misses the shot to the body.
Karacan catches Sabel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sabel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karacan throws a poor cross that misses
and Sabel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Karacan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
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!
Karacan thuds a left hand into Sabel's body.
Karacan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sabel misses with a straight left.
Karacan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A shot to the body from Sabel misses
and Karacan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karacan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sabel.
It looked like Karacan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sabel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Karacan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sabel has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T2#
Karacan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sabel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sabel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sabel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karacan scores with a sloppy right hand. Sabel should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheers as Karacan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sabel doesn't seem phased though.
Karacan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sabel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sabel throws a looping overhand right but Karacan ducks down to avoid it.
Karacan works the jab nicely.
Sabel looks to land a right hand but Karacan moved out of range.
Karacan throws a lazy right hand but Sabel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sabel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sabel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Karacan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sabel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A telegraphed right hand from Sabel misses the target.
Karacan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sabel.
Karacan thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Karacan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Karacan throws a looping overhand right but Sabel ducks down to avoid it.
Sabel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Karacan in his tracks.
Sabel throws a hook but Karacan blocks it.
Karacan fails to land with a series of punches.
Karacan lands a nice looking body shot.
Karacan misses with an uppercut. Sabel saw that one coming.
Karacan scores with a decent looking hook.
Sabel throws a right hand that misses
and Sabel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sabel throws a shot from downtown. Karacan moves away and avoids it.
Karacan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sabel has time to react.
Sabel 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.
Sabel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karacan.
Sabel doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Karacan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sabel.
Sabel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sabel throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sabel. Karacan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karacan scores with a hook to the body. Sabel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Karacan scores with a hook.#T4#
Karacan tries to move into range but Sabel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Karacan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sabel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karacan. Sabel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karacan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sabel feints a jab promting Karacan to slip. Sabel then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Karacan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Karacan lands an overhand right.
Karacan slips a straight right by Sabel.
Karacan swings for the body but Sabel moves out of range.
Karacan connects with the punch.
Sabel avoids the body shot from Karacan.
Karacan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karacan misses with a straight right.
Sabel scores with a punch to the head.
Karacan throws a nice looking combination but Sabel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sabel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Karacan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sabel lands a head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Enver Karacan dominated that 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.#R2#
Sabel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karacan lands a nice hook to Sabel's body. Sabel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Karacan cracks a nice hook into Sabel's ribs.
Sabel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Karacan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sabel.
Sabel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karacan.
Karacan loads up on a big right hand but Sabel slips the punch.
Karacan takes one on the button.
Karacan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sabel can do to turn this around?
Karacan lands with a straight right. Sabel didn't see that one coming.
Karacan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sabel.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sabel. Karacan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karacan lands with a good body shot.
Karacan throws a series of punches but Sabel avoids them all with ease.
Nice body punch from Sabel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Karacan. Sabel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sabel let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sabel.
Sabel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Karacan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sabel thinking.
Sabel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Sabel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sabel lands the left hand.
Karacan connects with a right hand. Sabel shakes it off.
Sabel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sabel throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Karacan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sabel missing with a left hand there. Karacan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karacan takes a swing at Sabel's ribcage but misses.
Sabel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karacan.
Sabel lands a nice hook to Karacan's body. Karacan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sabel throws a jab when Karacan was well out of range.
Sabel moves away from the strike by Karacan.
Karacan misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sabel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karacan staying out of range there.
Karacan misses with an uppercut.
Sabel throws a lazy right hand but Karacan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Karacan throws a big shot that misses.
Sabel throws a big shot that misses.
Karacan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sabel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Karacan misses with a hook. Sabel ducked under it nicely.
Karacan needs to keep his hands up - Sabel had a free shot at his head there.
Sabel throws an off balance right hand
and Karacan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sabel scores with a jab to the head.
A shot to the body from Karacan misses
and Sabel counters with a straight right hand.
Sabel misses with a body shot.
Karacan works over Sabel's head and body with a nice combination.
Nice cross by Karacan.
Sabel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Karacan takes a swing at Sabel's ribcage but misses.
Sabel unleashes a big counter combination but Karacan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sabel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sabel cracks Karacan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Karacan cracks Sabel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sabel throws a jab when Karacan was well out of range.#T3#
Karacan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sabel.
Sabel throws a body shot but no joy.
Karacan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sabel on the side of the head.
Sabel throws a lazy right hand but Karacan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sabel misses with a looping left.
Sabel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karacan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Karacan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sabel was well out of range. Poor timing from Karacan.
Sabel misses with a hook
and Karacan counters with a left to the body.
Sabel throws a shot from downtown. Karacan moves away and avoids it.
Sabel misses with a two punch combination.
Karacan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Karacan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sabel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Karacan at a distance.
Karacan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sabel 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. #T4#
Sabel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sabel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Karacan.
Sabel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jab by Karacan.
Sabel cracks Karacan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Karacan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sabel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice jab there from Karacan.
Karacan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sabel.
Karacan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sabel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karacan was well out of range. Poor timing from Sabel.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karacan throws out a loose jab but Sabel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sabel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Karacan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab, jab by Sabel - just one landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Zacharias Sabel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Sabel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Karacan scores with a jab to the head.
Sabel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karacan.
Sabel throws a counter combo.
Sabel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karacan.
Sabel scores with a jab to the body.
Sabel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karacan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sabel at a distance.
Sabel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sabel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Karacan's head backwards.
Karacan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sabel throws out the jab.
Karacan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sabel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sabel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karacan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sabel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sabel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sabel throws a lazy uppercut
and Karacan counters with a left to the body.
Sabel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
Sabel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Karacan lands with a nice body punch.
Karacan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sabel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sabel misses with a wild combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Karacan misses its target.
Sabel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Karacan's hands.
Karacan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sabel at a distance.
Sabel misses with a hook.
Sabel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sabel dodges the punch combination from Karacan.
Sabel connects with a looping right hand.
No joy there for Sabel, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T2#
Karacan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karacan. Sabel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Enver Karacan is winning the standup battle so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A combination from Karacan does no damage.
Sabel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sabel misses with a body shot
and Karacan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sabel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Karacan's head backwards.
Karacan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sabel avoids the body shot from Karacan.
Sabel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Karacan at a distance.
Sabel looks to throw the jab but Karacan is out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Sabel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sabel.
Karacan misses with a double jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karacan. Sabel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sabel just misses with a punch to the body.
Sabel looks to land a left hand but Karacan moved out of range nicely.
Sabel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Karacan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Karacan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Some wild striking there from Karacan.
Left hook, right uppercut from Karacan.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Sabel might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Karacan has got the better of the exchanges.
Karacan throws a right hand that misses
and Sabel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sabel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karacan.
Sabel blocks a jab.
Sabel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sabel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sabel throws the left hand but Karacan avoids the punch easily.
Karacan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sabel.
Karacan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sabel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karacan slips a jab from Sabel.#T4#
Karacan lands a head shot.
Sabel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sabel misses with a hook. Karacan ducked under it nicely.
Sabel misses with a hook
enabling Karacan to counter with a crisp jab.
Karacan ducks under a wild hook from Sabel.
Sabel loads up on a big right hand but Karacan slips the punch.
Karacan fails to land with a series of punches.
Karacan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sabel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karacan.
Karacan lands with an uppercut that bounces Sabel off the cage and back into range.
Sabel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karacan.
Sabel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sabel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Karacan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sabel drops his hands momentarily and Karacan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Karacan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sabel.

And that's the end of the fight!
Enver Karacan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Karacan 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enver Karacan!
A relieved looking Enver Karacan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: RSE 32: Skeletal Remains
Date: Dec 20, 2023

#R1#
Sabel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD2#
TheNoseBleeds throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sabel tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. TheNoseBleeds is in Sabel's guard.#SUB#
Sabel working for a triangle but TheNoseBleeds defends it easily.
TheNoseBleeds connects with a couple of short punches.
Sabel trying to control the position.
TheNoseBleeds stays in close to Sabel's body and controls the position.
TheNoseBleeds scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
TheNoseBleeds works over Sabel with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TheNoseBleeds is working Sabel over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sabel can't keep his opponent in guard - TheNoseBleeds advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sabel trying to control but TheNoseBleeds postures up.
TheNoseBleeds drops an elbow to the side of Sabel's head. #T1#
Sabel tries to get to full guard but TheNoseBleeds has control of the leg.
TheNoseBleeds landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sabel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for TheNoseBleeds on the ground.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. TheNoseBleeds lands a nice short elbow.
Sabel is trying to defend against the ground and pound but TheNoseBleeds scores with a couple of nice shots.
TheNoseBleeds winds up and cracks Sabel with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
TheNoseBleeds 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.
TheNoseBleeds seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sabel is trying to control but can't.
TheNoseBleeds looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice strikes from TheNoseBleeds there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
TheNoseBleeds is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sabel sees it coming and defends easily.
TheNoseBleeds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sabel keeps working.
Sabel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ground and pound from TheNoseBleeds. #T2#
TheNoseBleeds lands with a punch from half guard.
Sabel blocking the ground and pound attempt from TheNoseBleeds.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
TheNoseBleeds looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sabel on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
TheNoseBleeds landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
TheNoseBleeds drops an elbow to the side of Sabel's head.
Sabel taking some punishment here, with TheNoseBleeds in his half guard. #ROC2#Sabel is rocked!#SUB2#
TheNoseBleeds is looking for a kimura but Sabel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for TheNoseBleeds to get the leverage.
Sabel wants to improve his position but TheNoseBleeds is controlling well.
TheNoseBleeds lands with a punch from half guard.
Oh Sabel is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
TheNoseBleeds seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sabel seems to have got his legs back now.
TheNoseBleeds seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sabel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
TheNoseBleeds has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sabel is looking for a sweep. TheNoseBleeds is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sabel is trying to maintain the position but TheNoseBleeds is very close to passing his half guard.
Sabel wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
TheNoseBleeds scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sabel taking some punishment here, with TheNoseBleeds in his half guard.
Sabel trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but TheNoseBleeds manages to pass to mount!
TheNoseBleeds landing punches.
Sabel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
TheNoseBleeds lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Sabel is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB2#
TheNoseBleeds swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds!
WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RSE 24: A Night Of Violence
Date: Nov 18, 2023

#R1#
Sabel cracks Volarus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fighters circling - Volarus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Volarus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sabel.
The fighters circling - Volarus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab by Volarus.
Volarus throws a big shot that misses.
Sabel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Volarus.
Sabel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Volarus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sabel.
Sabel moves out of range as Volarus strikes.
Sabel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Volarus throws out the jab.
Volarus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sabel has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Volarus lands a really nice looking cross but Sabel seems unphased.
Sabel scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Ragnar Volarus has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sabel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Volarus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sabel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sabel throws out a counter right but Volarus avoids it with no problem.
Sabel misses with a double jab. #T1#
A slow jab from Volarus misses its intended target.
Sabel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Volarus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sabel scores with a one two! Volarus had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ragnar Volarus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volarus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Volarus works the jab nicely.
Volarus swinging wildly here.
Sabel wants to clinch up but Volarus keeps it at a distance.
Sabel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sabel throws out a counter right but Volarus avoids it with no problem.
Sabel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Volarus.
Volarus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sabel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Volarus is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sabel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volarus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sabel.
Sabel lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Volarus takes one to the side of the head. #T2#
Volarus misses with a hook.
Sabel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sabel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sabel loads up on a big right hand but Volarus slips the punch.
Sabel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sabel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Volarus misses with a straight left.
Sabel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Volarus get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Volarus stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Sabel runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zacharias Sabel!

Event: RSE 13: Descending
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1#
Sabel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Uhp steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sabel.
Uhp avoids the body shot from Sabel.
Uhp wants to counter with a clinch but Sabel pushes him away.
Sabel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Uhp circles away quickly and effectively.
Uhp tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Uhp has taken the fight to the clinch.
Uhp working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Uhp working aggressively here.
Uhp scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sabel.
Uhp prevents Sabel from breaking the clinch.
Uhp lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Uhp misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uhp lands a right hand.
A short left from Uhp.
Uhp misses with a punch on the inside.
Sabel prevents a body shot from Uhp.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uhp throws a head punch that misses.
Sabel blocks a body shot from Uhp. #T1#
Uhp misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Uhp fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sabel.
Sabel is looking to break free of the clinch but Uhp has double underhooks.
Uhp lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sabel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Uhp backwards.
Sabel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sabel.
Uhp is struggling to control the position.
Uhp swings wildly with an uppercut but Sabel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sabel blocks an uppercut.
Uhp tries to work over Sabel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Uhp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Uhp struggles to land a body shot inside as Sabel controls his hands.
Sabel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sabel taking a breather.
A shot in the inside from Uhp. #T2#
Uhp lands a shot to the body.
Uhp lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Uhp.
Uhp scores with a shot to the side of Sabel's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uhp tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Uhp lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Uhp scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sabel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Uhp keeps control of Sabel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Uhp lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sabel blocks a body shot from Uhp.
Sabel is trying to push Uhp away but Uhp has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sabel is trying to push Uhp away but Uhp has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Uhp lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sabel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Uhp takes a shot to the head.
Uhp misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sabel looking to slow down the pace here.#T3#
Sabel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Uhp scores with a shoulder strike.
Sabel dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sabel has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Uhp tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Uhp.
Sabel takes a shot to the head.
Uhp misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Uhp misses with some punches.
I was talking to Sabel's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sabel is looking to break free of the clinch but Uhp has double underhooks.
Uhp goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Uhp lands with a right to the head.
Sabel pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sabel scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Uhp being controlled against the cage.
Uhp lands a hook that snaps the head of Sabel backwards.
Uhp misses with a hook from the clinch.
Uhp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Uhp pushes Sabel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uhp lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sabel backwards.
A hook to the body from Uhp.
Sabel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Uhp creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Uhp prevents a body shot from Sabel.
Uhp working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sabel working hard to break the clinch.
Uhp keeps control of Sabel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sabel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Uhps head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Light Uhp dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sabel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uhp steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sabel.
Uhp lands a head shot.
Uhp has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A combination from Sabel does no damage.
Uhp fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Uhp has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sabel finds it's way round the side to connect with Uhp's head.
Sabel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Uhp counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Sabel instigates a clinch.
Sabel tries to stall but Uhp uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A right hook to the body lands for Uhp.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Uhp.
Uhp lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sabel backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Uhp softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sabel is trying to break free.
Uhp lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Uhp lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sabel backwards. #T1#
Uhp misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sabel wants to break free but Uhp has control.
Uhp lands a body punch.
Uhp tries a body shot but Sabel blocks it.
Uhp lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sabel backwards.
Uhp lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Uhp.
Uhp throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sabels head.
Uhp pushes Sabel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Uhp throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Uhp lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Uhp throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sabels head.
Sabel takes a shot to the head.
Uhp lands a hook that snaps the head of Sabel backwards.
Uhp lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uhp gets through Sabel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Uhp lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Uhp tries a body shot but Sabel blocks it. #T2#
Uhp softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Uhp lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Uhp.
Uhp lands with a left to the head.
Sabel takes a shot to the head. #ROC2#Sabel is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Uhp fails to land.
Uhp lands with a left to the head.
Oh Sabel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Uhp working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Uhp working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Uhp.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Uhp.
Uhp lands a shoulder strike.
Uhp makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Light Uhp seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Uhp lands a shot to the body.
Uhp lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Uhp scores with a nice short uppercut.
Uhp lands a body shot.
Uhp throws a big uppercut that drops Sabel! More strikes from Uhp and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Sabel lies dazed against the cage as Uhp celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Light Uhp!

Event: RSE 8: Warriors
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
A left lands for Sabel.
Volarus throws a series of punches but Sabel moves out of range.
Sabel seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sabel blocks a jab.
Sabel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Volarus counters with a one-two to the body.
Volarus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Some wild striking there from Sabel.
Volarus with a jab.
Volarus scores with a sloppy right hand. Sabel should have avoided that one.
Volarus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sabel avoids the body shot from Volarus.
Sabel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Volarus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Volarus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Sabel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sabel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Volarus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sabel tests Volarus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sabel 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. #T1#
Volarus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sabel lands a slapping body shot.
Sabel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sabel clobbers Volarus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Volarus's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sabel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Volarus scrambles back to his feet.#ROC#Volarus is rocked!
Sabel looks to land a right hand but Volarus moved out of range.
Volarus throws a shot from downtown. Sabel moves away and avoids it.
Sabel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Volarus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sabel misses with a jab to the body
and Volarus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Volarus misses.
Sabel misses with an uppercut
and Volarus counters with a straight right hand.
Volarus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sabel.
Volarus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sabel.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sabel looks to throw the jab but Volarus is out of range.
Sabel throws a hook to the side of Volarus's head but Volarus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sabel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Volarus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Volarus. Those never looked like landing.
Volarus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Volarus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sabel throws a looping overhand right but Volarus ducks down to avoid it.
Volarus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sabel throws out a loose jab but Volarus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Volarus misses with a body shot
and Sabel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sabel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sabel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Volarus throws a series of strikes that have Sabel backpedaling.
A punch combination from Sabel misses.
Volarus throws an overhand right that lands on Sabel's shoulder, as Sabel tries to avoid the shot.
Sabel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sabel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Volarus.
It looked like Sabel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sabel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Volarus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sabel moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Volarus throws a looping overhand right but Sabel ducks down to avoid it.
Sabel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sabel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sabel misses with a body shot. #T3#
Volarus throws out a loose jab but Sabel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sabel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sabel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Volarus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sabel is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Volarus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Volarus slips a jab and a cross from Sabel.
Volarus throws out a counter right but Sabel avoids it with no problem.
Sabel throws a shot from downtown. Volarus moves away and avoids it.
Volarus looks to throw the jab but Sabel is out of range.
Sabel throws a jab but it's blocked by Volarus.
Zacharias Sabel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volarus misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Sabel misses its intended target.
Sabel fails with a takedown attempt.
Volarus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Volarus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T4#
Sabel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volarus staying out of range there.
Sabel scores with a nice right hand.
Sabel scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Volarus slips a straight right by Sabel.
Volarus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Volarus misses with a hook
and Sabel comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Volarus stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Sabel is on him like rabid pit bull! Volarus slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zacharias Sabel!

Event: RSE 6: Masters Of Combat
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1#
A slow jab from Winston misses its intended target.
Sabel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Winston.
Winston connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A combination from Sabel does no damage.
Winston now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sabel lands a head shot.
Winston walks into a left hand.
Winston throws a jab but it's blocked by Sabel.
Winston misses with a two punch combination.
Winston scores with a nice head shot.
Sabel misses with a wild body shot.
Winston closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sabel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Winston lands a glancing blow to the side of Sabel's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winston moves away from the strike by Sabel.
Winston takes a swing at Sabel's ribcage but misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Winston 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.
Sabel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sabel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Winston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sabel wants to land a leg kick but Winston is out of range. #T1#
Sabel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Winston.
Winston looks to land a right hand but Sabel moved out of range.
Sabel jabs Winston to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sabel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Winston.
Sabel lands with a hook. Winston tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sabel throws the left hand but Winston avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Winston was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sabel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zacharias Sabel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sabel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Winston's head.#ROC#Winston is rocked!
Sabel drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Winston right on the button. Winston goes down! Sabel follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Sabel gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zacharias Sabel!

Event: RSE 2: Broken Bones
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Sabel throws a right hand that misses
and Achterberg counters with a head kick.
Sabel doesn't manage to clinch there - Achterberg circles away.
Achterberg throws a body punch but Sabel moves out of range.
Sabel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sabel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Achterberg.
Sabel throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#It looks like Daan Achterberg has been cut.
Sabel throws a hook but Achterberg blocks it.
Achterberg throws a nice looking combination but Sabel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Achterberg lands a head kick. Sabel smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Achterberg throws a jab when Sabel was well out of range.
Sabel throws a lazy right hand but Achterberg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Achterberg throws a quick counter head kick but Sabel was just out of range.
Achterberg misses with a head kick.
Sabel's corner calls for a 1-2. Sabel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sabel lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sabel scores with a nice strike.
Sabel throws a hook but Achterberg avoids it easily.
It looked like Achterberg wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sabel tries to clinch up.
A quick step to the side and Achterberg tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Danga de danga de dang - Sabel scores with a four punch combination!
Achterberg moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sabel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sabel wants to clinch.
Sabel throws an off balance right hand
and Achterberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sabel lands with a shot to the body.
Achterberg slips under a jab from Sabel.
Sabel wants to clinch.
Achterberg throwing a counter right hand but Sabel manages to avoid it.
Sabel moves in looking to clinch but Achterberg pushes him off.
Achterberg swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Achterberg swats away the attempt to clinch by Sabel.#T2#
Achterberg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sabel circles away quickly and effectively.
Zacharias Sabel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Achterberg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Achterberg staying out of range there.
Sabel has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sabel throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sabel scores with a hook.
Sabel throws a lazy right hand but Achterberg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sabel cracks Achterberg with a good jab.#KD2#
Sabel lands a big right hand that sends Achterberg crashing to the mat! Sabel stays standing though and waves Achterberg back to his feet!#ROC2#Achterberg is rocked!
Sabel finds Achterberg's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Achterberg flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Sabel lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Achterberg will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zacharias Sabel!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2023

#R1#
Thompson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sabel.
Sabel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
No joy there for Sabel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thompson! But no joy.
Thompson misses the jab.
Thompson ducks right into an uppercut from Sabel.
Sabel misses with a right hand
enabling Thompson to counter with a crisp jab.
Thompson takes one to the chin there.
Thompson avoids a punch combination nicely.
A swing and a miss from Thompson.
Sabel lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Thompson backs up against the cage. #CUT#It looks like Luke Thompson has been cut.
Thompson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sabel could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sabel misses with a left hand
and Sabel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sabel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thompson was well out of range. Poor timing from Sabel.
Sabel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sabel misses with a hook
and Thompson counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Sabel throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Thompson to counter with a crisp jab.
Sabel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thompson counters with a two punch combo.
Sabel misses with a series of wild punches.
Sabel misses with a few strikes there.
Thompson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sabel scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Thompson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sabel throws out a loose jab but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sabel throws a jab when Thompson was well out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Sabel. Those never looked like landing.
Sabel throws a combination that misses
and Thompson counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sabel wants to clinch
and Thompson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Sabel lands a two punch combo.
Thompson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A shot to the liver by Sabel. Beautiful body shot.
Sabel just misses with a punch to the body.
Sabel throws a combination that misses
and Thompson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thompson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thompson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sabel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sabel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sabel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sabel throws a looping overhand right but Thompson ducks down to avoid it.
Thompson slips a jab and a cross from Sabel.
Sabel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T3#
Thompson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sabel lands a nice shot to the body.
Sabel misses with a double jab
and Thompson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sabel throws a hook to the side of Thompson's head but Thompson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sabel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thompson throws out the jab.
Sabel misses with a left hand
and Sabel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sabel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thompson dodges the punch combination from Sabel.
Sabel darts in trying to clinch
and Thompson counters with a one-two to the body.
Zacharias Sabel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Sabel tries to clinch up but Thompson circles away and keeps his distance.
Sloppy strikes from Sabel. Those never looked like landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sabel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Thompson throws a shot from downtown. Sabel moves away and avoids it.
Sabel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thompson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thompson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sabel.
Thompson 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.
Thompson lands with an overhand left.
Thompson avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sabel throws a right and a left that Thompson avoids nicely.
Thompson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sabel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thompson at a distance.
Sabel takes a swing at Thompson's ribcage but 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 Zacharias Sabel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luke Thompson'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#
Sabel wants to clinch up but Thompson keeps it at a distance.
Sabel throws a poor cross that misses
and Thompson counters with a nice uppercut.
Sabel just misses with a punch to the body.
Sabel throws a nice looking combination but Thompson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sabel takes one to the side of the head.
Sabel connects with a body shot that sends Thompson's belly button to the back.
Sabel wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Sabel misses.
A swing and a miss from Sabel.
Sabel throws out a loose jab but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thompson throws a hook but Sabel blocks it.#T1#
Sabel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sabel lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Thompson throws a big shot that misses.
Sabel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Thompson to counter with a crisp jab.
Sabel throws a right hand that misses
and Thompson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sabel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sabel misses with a hook.
Thompson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sabel misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thompson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sabel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sabel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thompson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sabel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sabel misses with a few strikes there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thompson! But no joy.#T2#
Thompson throws out a loose jab but Sabel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sabel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Thompson counter with a right hand.
A combination from Sabel does no damage.
Thompson throws out a counter right but Sabel avoids it with no problem.
Thompson lands a jab to the head.
Sabel looks to land a combination but Thompson avoids it well.
Thompson misses with an uppercut.
Sabel swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sabel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thompson throws out a counter right but Sabel avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circling - Thompson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sabel moves out of range of the strikes.
Sabel misses with a series of wild punches.
Sabel slips a jab from Thompson.#T3#
Thompson slips a jab and a cross from Sabel.
Thompson throws out a counter right but Sabel avoids it with no problem.
Sabel tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Thompson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sabel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thompson.
Sabel wants to clinch up but Thompson keeps it at a distance.
Thompson takes one on the button.
Sabel closes the distance but Thompson moves to the side
and Thompson counters with a nice uppercut.
Sabel throws a right hand that misses
and Thompson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sabel tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Thompson counter with a right hand.
A nice combination there by Sabel. #T4#
Sabel throws a series of punches but Thompson moves 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!
Sabel misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Thompson to counter with a crisp jab.
Sabel throws a right hand that Thompson ducks under and follows up with a left that Thompson also avoids with ease.
Sabel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sabel connects with a body shot that sends Thompson's belly button to the back.
Sabel misses with a combination
and Thompson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thompson misses with a straight left.
Sabel clobbers Thompson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sabel tries to bum rush Thompson with a series of wild strikes but Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thompson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sabel misses with a shot to the body
and Thompson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sabel throws a combination that misses
and Thompson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sabel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sabel walks into a stiff left hand from Thompson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Luke Thompson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Luke Thompson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Sabel throws a nice looking combination but Thompson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sabel misses with a body shot.
Sabel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thompson counters with a stiff right hand.
Thompson with a hook.
Thompson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sabel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sabel connects with a jab.
Sabel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thompson.
Sabel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sabel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thompson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sabel under the eye.
Sabel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thompson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#Sabel is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sabel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thompson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Sabel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Sabel misses with a shot to the body
and Thompson counters with a huge right that knocks Sabel out cold! Thompson is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luke Thompson!
A relieved looking Luke Thompson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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