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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rashad Evans (ranked 4320 p4p, 461 weight class) and Julius Biacolo (ranked 4281 p4p, 458 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Evans
vs
Biacolo

180 cm
21
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
44
182 lbs
10 - 5 - 1

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rashad Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Julius Biacolo!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Russell Pearce and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Biacolo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Biacolo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Evans tries to get to full guard but Biacolo has control of the leg.
Biacolo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Biacolo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Biacolo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Evans takes the fight into the clinch.
Biacolo tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Biacolo is trying to trip Evans. He has hold of a leg but Evans is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Biacolo persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Evans keeping full guard, as Biacolo tries to pass.
Evans thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

Evans escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Biacolo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Evans wants to sweep here but Biacolo controlling him for the moment.
Evans controls Biacolo momentarily but Biacolo frees himself.
Biacolo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biacolo postures up.
Biacolo prevents Evans from getting back to his feet.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Biacolo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Evans quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biacolo is looking to advance position but Evans won't allow it.
Biacolo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Biacolo is looking to take a break and control but Evans is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Biacolo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans works his way to full guard. Good work.
Biacolo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Biacolo.
Evans managing to control the position.
Biacolo passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Biacolo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julius Biacolo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Biacolo scores with a jab to the body.
Biacolo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Biacolo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Evans!
Biacolo trying to control the action but Evans is working from the bottom.
Evans trying to remain calm as Biacolo controls from the top position.
Evans wants to control but Biacolo postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biacolo trying to control the position but Evans is working away.
Biacolo tries to advance to mount but Evans denies him.
You can see the frustration on Evans's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biacolo tries to advance to mount but can't.
Biacolo taking a breather here.
Biacolo moves into full mount!
Biacolo content just to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans is looking to get to half guard.
Biacolo controlling the pace for now.
Evans is desperately trying to improve his position but Biacolo has a good base and remains in mount.
Evans tries to lock up and control but Biacolo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Evans can't escape the position.
Biacolo controlling his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans is in all sorts of trouble here.
Biacolo controlling his opponent.
Evans really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Biacolo controlling the pace for now.
Evans wants to control but Biacolo is having none of it.
Biacolo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Biacolo avoids the attempt from Evans to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Evans can't escape the position.
Evans tries to hold on but Biacolo postures up.
Evans is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Biacolo blocks Evans's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Biacolo content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Evans really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Evans definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Evans wants to control but Biacolo is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julius Biacolo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Biacolo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Evans.
Evans tries to counter with a takedown but Biacolo is quick to defend against it.
Biacolo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Biacolo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Biacolo.
Biacolo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Evans keeps working.
Evans is trying to improve his position.
Julius Biacolo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Biacolo trying to control the action but Evans is working from the bottom.
Evans is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biacolo controlling from side mount.
More stalling from Biacolo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans is not content to let Biacolo control the position.
You can see the frustration on Evans's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Biacolo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Biacolo in side control, just content to control the action for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Evans manages to get back to half guard.
Biacolo trying to control the pace.

Biacolo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Evans doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Biacolo.
Biacolo slows the pace down in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans is in trouble now - Biacolo has advanced to mount!
Biacolo controlling the position easily from mount.
Evans tries to reverse the position but Biacolo maintains control.
Julius Biacolo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Evans is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Biacolo controlling the position easily from mount.
Evans tries to hold on but Biacolo pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biacolo controlling from mount.
Biacolo is continuing to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Julius Biacolo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Biacolo 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julius Biacolo!
Julius Biacolo thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
22%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Diego Santos (ranked 4519 p4p, 482 weight class) and Bruno Rex (ranked 23374 p4p, 597 weight class). Diego Santos had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.9lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Santos
vs
Rex

189 cm
28
200 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

185 cm
21
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Diego Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruno Rex!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Kavanagh and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Santos scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rex is looking for a sweep.
Rex regains half guard.
Rex is trying to control but can't.
Rex tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Rex is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Santos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Santos's back!
Santos tries to escape but Rex has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Santos is trying to remain composed but Rex is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Rex is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Santos up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee is taking a good look at Santos as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Rex!
Rex landing with strikes.
Santos is breathing heavily.
Santos just trying to survive but Rex is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rex has the hooks in. Santos is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Santos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rex on the ground.
Rex is landing with strikes from the back.
Rex scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Rex scoring with big shots to the body. Santos is looking for a way out. A despairing look towards the ref and the official steps in to stop the fight. Santos was obviously done but didn't want to tap out.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruno Rex!
An out of breath Bruno Rex thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Diaz (ranked 23123 p4p, 641 weight class) and Jay Sunruz (ranked 1492 p4p, 184 weight class). Jay Sunruz is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Diaz
vs
Sunruz

189 cm
27
169 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

186 cm
21
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Sunruz!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Eddie Farnsworth and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sunruz gets tackled into the cage by Diaz. Diaz maintains the clinch.

Sunruz gets control of Diaz's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sunruz will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz throws an elbow that misses. Sunruz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Diaz's guard. Nice move by Sunruz!

Sunruz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Diaz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sunruz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Diaz can't keep his opponent in guard - Sunruz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sunruz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sunruz winds up and cracks Diaz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Diaz controlling the position well.
Sunruz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diaz defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sunruz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sunruz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sunruz lands a nice short elbow.
Sunruz 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.
Sunruz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Sunruz is controlling well.
Sunruz 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.
Diaz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sunruz.
Sunruz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sunruz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sunruz winds up and cracks Diaz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sunruz drops an elbow to the side of Diaz's head.
Sunruz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Diaz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sunruz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Diaz has hold of Sunruz's hands but Sunruz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sunruz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sunruz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Diaz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Diaz is rocked!
Diaz wants to control but Sunruz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sunruz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Oh Diaz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sunruz lands a nice short elbow.
Sunruz lands a big elbow - Diaz is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Sunruz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Sunruz!
Our winner, Jay Sunruz, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Don Martinez (ranked 3053 p4p, 343 weight class) and Nate Diaz (ranked 3341 p4p, 367 weight class). Diaz has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. This should be fireworks!

Martinez
vs
Diaz

220 cm
25
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

186 cm
28
165 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Dangerous GnP
Counter fighter
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Don Martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nate Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Steve Montenegro and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diaz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Martinez throws a head kick that Diaz semi-blocks.
A head kick by Martinez misses

and Diaz counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez wants to get back to his feet but Diaz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Martinez keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Diaz chips away with some ground and pound.
Martinez wants to stand and escape but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Diaz manages to pass to side control.
Diaz throwing shots but Martinez is blocking nicely.
Martinez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Martinez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diaz on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Diaz prevents Martinez from standing back up.
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Martinez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaz is pressing down on Martinez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Martinez is holding on for now.
Martinez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Martinez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Diaz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Martinez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diaz.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Martinez looks like he's trying to stand up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Martinez closes the distance looking to clinch

and Diaz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Martinez won't be happy with that.
Diaz looks winded!
Diaz grinds an elbow into Martinez's temple.
Martinez is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Diaz has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Martinez defending against the ground and pound.
Martinez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Martinez tries to get out of the position.
Martinez wants to get back to his feet but Diaz drags him back down.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Diaz scores with a couple of short elbows.
Martinez is trying to buck Diaz off.
Martinez takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Diaz trying to control the position but Martinez is working away.
Martinez wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz in side control lands a decent elbow.
Diaz cracks Martinez with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martinez keeps working.
Diaz cracks Martinez with a big elbow.
Martinez takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Martinez wants to get back to his feet.
Diaz connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Martinez some visible discomfort.
Martinez on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Diaz working the head and body with strikes.
Martinez is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Diaz has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Diaz lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Diaz.
Diaz is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Martinez wants to get back to his feet.
Diaz tries to get the hooks in deep but Martinez pushed the leg off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz lands with a hammerfist to the side of Martinez's head.
Diaz looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Martinez is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Diaz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Martinez lands a glancing blow to the side of Diaz's head.
Martinez wants to clinch but Diaz slips to the side

and Diaz counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Martinez!
Diaz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Diaz prevents Martinez from escaping the position.
Martinez tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Martinez taking shots to the head.

Martinez is rocked!

It looks like Don Martinez has been cut.
Diaz pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Martinez is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Nate Diaz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Diaz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Martinez is looking to escape.
Diaz with the ground and pound from mount.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Diaz lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Oh Martinez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diaz cracks Martinez with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nate Diaz!
Nate Diaz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adel Sadeq (ranked 1678 p4p, 208 weight class) and Alex Sunchez (ranked 2446 p4p, 290 weight class). Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Alex Sunchez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sadeq
vs
Sunchez

185 cm
28
180 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

180 cm
28
180 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Granite chin

CAGED CROW Clothings 50$

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adel Sadeq!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alex Sunchez!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sadeq throws a big shot that misses.
Sadeq leaves Sunchez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sunchez looks winded!
Sadeq misses with a looping right.
Sunchez shoots in and drives through. Sadeq sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sunchez is defended easily by Sadeq.
Adel Sadeq has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Sunchez.
Sunchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sadeq.
Sadeq misses with an uppercut. Sunchez saw that one coming.
Sadeq lands an overhand right.
A slow jab from Sadeq misses its intended target.
Sunchez fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sunchez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sadeq is pressing down on Sunchez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sadeq is looking to stand up but Sunchez isn't so interested in that idea.
Sadeq trying to control the position here.
Sunchez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sunchez throwing strikes but missing.
Sunchez throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sunchez throws a strike but Sadeq rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Sadeq throws an elbow that misses. Sunchez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sadeq's guard. Nice move by Sunchez!

Sunchez postures up in Sadeq's guard and throws a big left but Sadeq blocks it.
Sunchez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sunchez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sadeq tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sunchez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sunchez throws a big elbow that misses.
Sadeq working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sunchez.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sunchez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sadeq trying to control the position.
Sunchez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've been informed that Sunchez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sadeq wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sadeq throws the left hand but Sunchez avoids the punch easily.
Sadeq stuffs the takedown attempt from Sunchez. Sunchez gets slowly back to his feet.
Sunchez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sunchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sunchez staying out of range there.
Sunchez shoots in for a takedown but Sadeq shows good takedown defense.
Sunchez tries to clinch up.
Sunchez tries for a takedown but Sadeq sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sadeq throwing a counter right hand but Sunchez manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sadeq misses with a looping right.
Sadeq throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sadeq misses with a looping left.
Sunchez with the counter takedown but Sadeq avoids it easily.
Sunchez ducks under a wild hook from Sadeq.

Sadeq tries to sprawl but Sunchez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sunchez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sadeq defending well though.
Sunchez tries to pass to full mount but Sadeq defends it.
Sadeq is trying to get back to full guard.
Sadeq pushes Sunchez off looking to stand but Sunchez dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sadeq keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sadeq is concentrating on defense, preventing Sunchez from advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adel Sadeq dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Sadeq pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sadeq misses with an uppercut. Sunchez saw that one coming.
Sunchez tries for a takedown but Sadeq sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sunchez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Sadeq misses.
Sunchez moves out of range of the strikes.
Sadeq misses with a straight right.
Sunchez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sadeq is fending him off so far but Sunchez persists. Nope, Sadeq circles away and we're back to standing.
Sunchez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sadeq throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sunchez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sadeq throws a looping overhand right but Sunchez ducks down to avoid it.
Sadeq throws a shot from downtown. Sunchez moves away and avoids it.
Sadeq swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Sadeq misses.
Sadeq 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.
Sunchez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Adel Sadeq has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Sunchez.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sunchez closes the distance and clinches up with Sadeq, looking for a takedown. Sunchez pushes Sadeq against the cage but Sadeq circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sadeq was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sunchez slips a straight right by Sadeq.
Sadeq throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sunchez sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sunchez shoots in looking for a takedown. Sadeq tries to sprawl out of it but Sunchez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sadeq manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Adel Sadeq is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sunchez moves away from the strike by Sadeq.
Sadeq is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sunchez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sunchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sadeq throws out a loose jab but Sunchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sadeq throws a hook but Sunchez blocks it.
Sunchez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sunchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sunchez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sadeq pinned against the cage. Sadeq gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sunchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sadeq.
Sadeq looks to land a left hand but Sunchez moved out of range nicely.
Sunchez shoots in looking for a takedown. Sadeq tries to sprawl out of it but Sunchez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sadeq manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A jab from Sadeq misses.
Adel Sadeq is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sunchez misses with a straight left.
Sadeq waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sunchez.
A swing and a miss from Sadeq.
Sunchez walks into a straight right hand from Sadeq.

Sunchez shoots in and bounces Sadeq off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sadeq keeping moving, preventing Sunchez from controlling successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sadeq pulls Sunchez in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sunchez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sadeq controlling the position.
Sunchez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sunchez throws a big right hand that misses.
Sunchez wants to control from the top but Sadeq keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sunchez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Sunchez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sadeq manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sunchez manages to get himself to full guard.

Sunchez trying to keep a closed guard but Sadeq is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sadeq is in close to Sunchez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Alex Sunchez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sadeq working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sunchez's head.
Sadeq is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sadeq looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sadeq accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sunchez is on top in guard.

Sunchez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sunchez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sunchez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sadeq's head.
Sunchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Sadeq is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adel Sadeq dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Sadeq pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Sadeq misses its intended target.
Sadeq throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sadeq throws a big shot that misses.
Sunchez darts in looking for a takedown but Sadeq gets double underhooks and turns Sunchez into the cage.
Jab, jab by Sadeq - just one landing.
Sadeq jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sunchez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sunchez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sadeq defends well and Sunchez ends up having to push Sadeq into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sadeq missing with a left hand there. Sunchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sunchez slips under a jab from Sadeq.
Sunchez slips under a jab from Sadeq.
Sunchez clobbers Sadeq with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sadeq throws a lazy right hand but Sunchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sunchez moves out of range as Sadeq strikes.
Sunchez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sadeq but Sadeq pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Adel Sadeq has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Sunchez.
Sadeq throws a big shot that misses.
Sadeq misses with a hook. Sunchez ducked under it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sunchez is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sunchez blocks a jab.
Sunchez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sadeq is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sunchez can do to turn this around?
Sunchez defending well as Sadeq loads up on a big left hand.

Sunchez gets a takedown into half guard.
Sadeq is trying to maintain the position but Sunchez is very close to passing his half guard.
Sunchez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sadeq on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sunchez working over Sadeq with some ground and pound. Sadeq looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sunchez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sunchez is trying to control. Sadeq wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sadeq desperately trying to maintain half guard.
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. Sunchez connects with a nice short shot to Sadeq's temple.
Sunchez trying to control from half guard but Sadeq is working away.
Sadeq makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sadeq.
Sunchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sadeq is keeping the position for now.
Sunchez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sunchez throws a big elbow that misses.
Sunchez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sadeq works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sunchez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sadeq throws the left hand but Sunchez avoids the punch easily.
Sunchez fails with the takedown.
Sadeq is looking to counter punch.
Sunchez blocks a jab.
Sadeq displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sunchez.
Sunchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sadeq.
Sadeq swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sunchez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sadeq sprawls well. Sadeq wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sunchez gets slowly back to his feet.
Sadeq throws an overhand right that lands on Sunchez's shoulder, as Sunchez tries to avoid the shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sunchez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sadeq throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sunchez misses with a straight right.
Sadeq throws a shot from downtown. Sunchez moves away and avoids it.
Sadeq looks to land a right hand but Sunchez moved out of range.
Sunchez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sadeq as he avoids it easily.
Sadeq misses the jab.
Sadeq avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sunchez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sunchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sadeq.
Sadeq misses with an uppercut. Sunchez saw that one coming.
And Sunchez tries to counter it with a takedown but Sadeq pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sunchez fails with the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sunchez slips under a jab.
Sadeq misses with a hook. Sunchez ducked under it nicely.

Sunchez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sadeq on his heels. He'll look to pass Sadeq's guard now, I'm sure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sadeq holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adel Sadeq clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Sunchez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice defenses there by Sunchez.
Sadeq throws the left hand but Sunchez avoids the punch easily.
Sunchez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sadeq sprawls well. Sadeq wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sunchez gets slowly back to his feet.
Sadeq connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Sunchez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sadeq to the ground. Sunchez is now in Sadeq's guard.
Sadeq wants to stand but Sunchez is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sunchez throws a big right hand that misses.
Sunchez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Sadeq has control of Sunchez's left arm, preventing Sunchez from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sadeq tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sadeq working a defensive guard here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sunchez lands a couple of elbows.
Sunchez won't allow Sadeq to sweep him here.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sunchez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sadeq avoids it really well and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sadeq loads up on a big right hand but Sunchez slips the punch.
Sunchez slips under a jab.
Sunchez looks for a takedown but Sadeq sprawls well.
Adel Sadeq has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Sunchez.
Sadeq throws a lazy right hand but Sunchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sunchez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sadeq misses with a looping right.
Sadeq looks to land a left hand but Sunchez moved out of range nicely.
Sadeq throws a lazy right hand but Sunchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Sunchez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sadeq to the mat! Sadeq manages to get full guard.
Sadeq is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Sunchez gets back to full guard.

Sunchez working for a triangle but Sadeq defends it easily.
Sadeq with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sadeq throws a big right hand that misses.
Sunchez is trying to control the position but Sadeq postures up.
Sadeq loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sunchez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sadeq is controlling him.
Sadeq with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sunchez is trying to keep Sadeq in close.
Sunchez keeping moving, preventing Sadeq from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sadeq stands and throws Sunchez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sadeq in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sadeq creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sadeq scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sadeq misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sunchez wants to control but Sadeq postures up.
Sadeq scoring with punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sunchez is looking to reverse the position.
Sadeq tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sadeq in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adel Sadeq had his way with Alex Sunchez in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Sunchez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sadeq circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Sadeq misses the target.
A punch lands to the side of Sunchez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sadeq misses with a looping left.
No luck for Sunchez with that takedown attempt.
Sunchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sadeq.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Sadeq tries to sprawl but Sunchez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sunchez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sunchez is stalling here. Sadeq is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Sunchez seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sadeq has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Sunchez is trying to improve his position.
Sadeq lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sunchez is trying to work for a sweep but Sadeq has mounted him!
Sunchez tries to hold on but Sadeq postures up.
Sadeq connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

It looks like Alex Sunchez has been cut.
Sadeq putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sadeq lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Sunchez is desperately trying to improve his position but Sadeq has a good base and remains in mount.
Sadeq working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sadeq raining down hammerfists from mount.
Sadeq landing punches.
Sunchez is trying to escape the mount.
Sadeq looking to finish Sunchez with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sunchez!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sadeq avoids the attempt from Sunchez to control.
Sunchez is squirming around, avoiding Sadeq's attempts to control the action.
Sadeq lands with some strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sadeq connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Sunchez sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Sadeq is nestled in close to Sunchez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sadeq drops an elbow to the side of Sunchez's head.
Sadeq throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sadeq slips a nice elbow through Sunchez's hands, connecting with Sunchez's forehead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sunchez wants to control but Sadeq is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Sunchez actively working from the bottom here.
Sadeq prevents Sunchez from improving his position.
Sadeq is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sadeq moves nicely into side control.
Sadeq lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sadeq working the ground and pound.
Sadeq with the ground and pound but Sunchez regains half guard under the barage of strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sunchez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sunchez throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sadeq's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sadeq chips away with some ground and pound.
Sadeq throwing strikes but missing.
Sadeq is working Sunchez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sadeq working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sunchez keeping moving, preventing Sadeq from controlling successfully.
Sadeq throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sunchez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adel Sadeq showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sadeq 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 50:45
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 50:45
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adel Sadeq!
Adel Sadeq retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Adel Sadeq thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Alex Sunchez stepped up to the mic, saying 'I knew that winning this fight will be hard. And loosing this fight is not end of my career, i promise to be back in future fights better. I apologise to all my fans but next time i wont let you guys down. I need a rematch......'.