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GC 474: Sadaval VS Saunders PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jay Steve (ranked 3750 p4p, 1674 weight class) and Rico Van-Plant (ranked 441 p4p, 223 weight class). 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.
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World class boxer
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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 33 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Steve!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Rico Van-Plant!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van-Plant slips a jab and a cross from Steve.
Van-Plant dives in for a single leg takedown but Steve sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Van-Plant shoots in but no luck this time.
We've been told by Steve's head coaches at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Steve just misses with a punch to the body.
Van-Plant fails to land the takedown.
Jay Steve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rico Van-Plant.
Steve throws a looping overhand right but Van-Plant ducks down to avoid it.
Van-Plant avoids the body shot from Steve.
Van-Plant throws a counter combo.
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
Steve stuns Van-Plant with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Van-Plant shoots in for a double leg but Steve sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Van-Plant counters with a nice uppercut.
Steve misses the shot to the body.
Steve swings for the body but Van-Plant moves out of range.
Jab from Steve.
Steve misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van-Plant looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Steve is staying active underneath Van-Plant, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Van-Plant prevents Steve from improving his position.
Van-Plant looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Steve tries to get to full guard but Van-Plant has control of the leg.
Van-Plant is just content to waste time from the top position. Steve takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van-Plant works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Steve is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van-Plant is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Steve has managed to free his arm - good work.
Van-Plant is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Steve gets back to full guard.
Van-Plant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steve is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van-Plant works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Van-Plant looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Van-Plant looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Steve tries to get to full guard but Van-Plant has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Steve blocking the ground and pound attempt from Van-Plant.
The fighters are battling for position here. Steve manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van-Plant working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Van-Plant trying to control the position from guard on top but Steve is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steve is trying to keep Van-Plant in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van-Plant is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Steve is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Steve has escaped and now he's on top!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Steve dominated that round.
That's time! Steve's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van-Plant manages to avoid it.
Steve is looking to wear down Van-Plant with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A low kick from Steve is predictable there
and Van-Plant counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Steve!
Steve sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Steve is holding on to half guard well.
Van-Plant is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Steve doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Van-Plant.
Steve is pressing down on Van-Plant's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van-Plant wants to control from the top but Steve keeps moving.
Steve pulls Van-Plant in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van-Plant tries to free his leg and advance position but Steve is retaining full guard.
Van-Plant postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Van-Plant trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Van-Plant throws a big elbow that misses.
Van-Plant with a flurry of punches that miss.
Steve thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Van-Plant working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Steve is trying to control the position but Van-Plant postures up.
Van-Plant decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Steve, up you get!
Steve throws a hook but Van-Plant blocks it.
Jay Steve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van-Plant fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Steve, pushing him back against the cage.
Steve pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Steve. Those never looked like landing.
Van-Plant is looking for the big counter here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van-Plant closes this distance looking for a takedown but Steve circles away.
Steve feints and then cracks Van-Plant's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Van-Plant down.
Steve throws a body punch but Van-Plant moves out of range.
A jab from Steve misses.
Van-Plant feints the counter takedown.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steve throws a leg kick that misses.
Van-Plant slips a straight right by Steve.
Van-Plant fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Steve misses the target.
Steve thows a body kick. Van-Plant tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Van-Plant shoots in for a double leg but Steve sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jay Steve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rico Van-Plant.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steve throws a sloppy head kick and Van-Plant moves out of range easily.
Van-Plant let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Steve throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Steve misses with a leg kick.
Van-Plant shoots in looking for a takedown. Steve tries to sprawl out of it but Van-Plant keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Steve manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van-Plant will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Steve jabs at Van-Plant's body.
Steve scores with a jab.
Steve misses with a straight right.
Van-Plant ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
Van-Plant fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jay Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van-Plant moves away.
Steve misses the shot to the body.
Van-Plant shoots in and drives through. Steve sprawls well.
Steve looks to land a combination but Van-Plant avoids it well.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van-Plant was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
Steve misses with a shot to the body
and Van-Plant counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Van-Plant.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van-Plant wants to control from the top but Steve keeps moving.
Van-Plant tries to free his leg and advance position but Steve is retaining full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steve looking to hit a scissor sweep but Van-Plant is one step ahead there.
Steve pulls Van-Plant in close to prevent any damage.
Van-Plant looking to sit in guard and control but Steve gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Van-Plant striking off his back but it's not causing Steve any problems.
Van-Plant looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Steve dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Steve misses with a body shot.
Van-Plant counters with a body kick.
Steve will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Van-Plant shoots in looking for a takedown but Steve manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Van-Plant's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Van-Plant just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSteve.
Van-Plant shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steve as he jumps to the side.
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Steve.
A head kick misses from Steve.
Steve throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steve misses with an uppercut. Van-Plant saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van-Plant darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Van-Plant is looking for a kimura but Steve is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Van-Plant to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van-Plant is trying to work for a kimura but Steve is defending well.
Steve moves into full guard.
Steve is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van-Plant can do to turn this around?
Van-Plant 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.
Van-Plant decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Steve, up you get!
Steve slaps away a takedown attempt from Van-Plant, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jay Steve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rico Van-Plant.
Steve swings for the body but Van-Plant moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve stuffs the takedown attempt from Van-Plant. Van-Plant gets slowly back to his feet.
Steve misses with a double jab.
Van-Plant shoots for a takedown but Steve saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Steve looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Steve throws a series of punches but Van-Plant avoids them all with ease.
Rico Van-Plant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van-Plant shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Steve defends it nicely.
Steve connects with a body shot.
Van-Plant avoids the body shot from Steve.
Steve misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van-Plant shoots in but no luck this time.
Van-Plant drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Van-Plant decides to stand back up. Van-Plant steps back and let's Steve get back to his feet.
No luck for Van-Plant with that takedown attempt.
Steve uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Steve with a hook.
Steve misses with a lunging right hand
and Van-Plant decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Steve's guard.
Van-Plant trying to control but Steve is working from the bottom.
Van-Plant postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rico Van-Plant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van-Plant drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Steve dives on top into guard.
Van-Plant has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Steve can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Steve is working Van-Plant over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Van-Plant throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Van-Plant looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steve is one step ahead there.
Steve throwing strikes from guard but Van-Plant blocks nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Steve showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Steve, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Steve!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jay Steve waved his t-shirt featuring Bondi MMA ðŸï¸'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Backman (ranked 2837 p4p, 3322 weight class) and Veigar Kujawski (ranked 344 p4p, 399 weight class). Mickey Backman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mickey Backman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Veigar Kujawski!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Backman defending well as Kujawski loads up on a big left hand.
Backman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Backman ducks under a wild hook from Kujawski.
Kujawski fails with the takedown.
Kujawski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Backman.
Kujawski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Backman pinned against the cage. Backman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kujawski scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kujawski's corner calls for a 1-2. Kujawski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kujawski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Backman.
Kujawski takes a swing at Backman's ribcage but misses.
Backman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A combination from Kujawski does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kujawski's corner calls for a 1-2. Kujawski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kujawski connects with a body shot that sends Backman's belly button to the back.
Backman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kujawski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Backman's head backwards.
Backman throws a low kick but Kujawski avoids it.
Kujawski blocks a head kick by Backman.
Kujawski misses with a shot to the body
and Backman counters with a single leg into guard. Kujawski didn't expect that.
Kujawski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Backman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kujawski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Backman defends well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Backman looking to pass the guard.
Backman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Backman wants to control from the top but Kujawski keeps moving.
Backman throws an elbow that misses. Kujawski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Backman's guard. Nice move by Kujawski!
Backman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kujawski tries to free his leg and advance position but Backman is retaining full guard.
Backman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kujawski 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.
Kujawski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Backman's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backman controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kujawski is looking to take a break and control but Backman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kujawski seems to be working for a kimura but Backman defends the submission attempt.
Backman gets full guard.
Backman looking for a sweep. Not yet Backman, not yet.
Kujawski looking to pass the guard.
Backman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kujawski trying to move into half guard but instead Backman has managed to sweep!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kujawski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Backman is in close to Kujawski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kujawski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Backman defends it easily.
Backman slips nicely into half guard.
Kujawski is looking for a sweep. Backman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Backman wants to pass to mount but Kujawski is defending the position.
Kujawski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kujawski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Backman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Backman is looking to take a break and control but Kujawski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Veigar Kujawski dominated that round.
That's time! Backman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
No joy there for Kujawski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kujawski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kujawski misses with a wild body shot.
Kujawski scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kujawski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kujawski is trying to work for a kimura but Backman is defending well.
Kujawski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kujawski is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backman wants to improve his position but Kujawski is controlling well.
Kujawski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kujawski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kujawski wants to work for an arm triangle but Backman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kujawski has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Backman defend it? Kujawski steps over the head and cranks it - Backman is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Kujawski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Veigar Kujawski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Genkei Takahashi (ranked 1110 p4p, 1760 weight class) and Louis C K (ranked 102 p4p, 159 weight class). C K has chosen Who let the dogs out as his entrance music. 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.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Genkei Takahashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Louis C K!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takahashi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
C K takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A lazy left from Takahashi finds it's target.
Takahashi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Takahashi.
A jab from Takahashi finds it's way through C K's defenses.
Takahashi cracks C K with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A nice inside leg kick there by Takahashi. That's going to slow C K down.
Takahashi connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
C K has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Takahashi.
Takahashi clobbers C K with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A solid leg kick lands there for Takahashi.
Takahashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. C K sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Genkei Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi cracks C K with a right hand to the side of the head.
C K takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Takahashi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Takahashi instigates a clinch.
C K lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Takahashi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Takahashi holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Takahashi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Takahashi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Takahashi is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but C K frees his head nicely. Oh but Takahashi has switched to an armbar! C K is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Genkei Takahashi!
An out of breath Genkei Takahashi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Louis C K had this to say: 'Back to drawing board, i suck.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dingleberry Jones (ranked 2000 p4p, 531 weight class) and Hin Areni (ranked 183 p4p, 50 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Hell Yeah. Areni is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mosaique. 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.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dingleberry Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hin Areni!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Areni tries a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Areni lands with a slapping head kick.
Areni misses with a kick to the body.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Areni moves out of range easily.
Jones takes a swing at Areni's ribcage but misses.
Areni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones takes a swing at Areni's ribcage but misses.
Jones looks to land a body kick but Areni moved away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jones misses with a head kick.
Areni bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Areni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Areni shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Areni was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Areni wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Jones tries to buck Areni off but Areni is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jones takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Areni landing strikes.
Areni scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jones to see if he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Areni off and has taken his back!
Jones missing with strikes.
Jones doesn't have the hooks in and Areni manages to turn into his guard.
Areni content to stall in guard here.
Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Areni defends well.
Areni showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jones has momentary wrist control but Areni slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Areni distracts Jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Areni trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Areni working some strikes from top position.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones working for a triangle but Areni defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Areni is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jones throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Areni has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Areni is one step ahead there.
Jones trying to control the position.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Areni working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Areni looking to pass the guard.
Areni trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Areni working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Areni's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jones seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jones wants to sweep here but Areni controlling him for the moment.
Jones has a closed guard, preventing Areni from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Areni stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jones wants to sweep here but Areni controlling him for the moment.
Areni scoring with punches to the head and body.
Areni stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Areni controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Areni passes into half guard.
Well, if Areni is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hin Areni dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Areni scores with a punch to the head.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Areni throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Areni counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Areni is looking to clinch.
Areni thumps Jones with a low kick.
Jones blocks a low kick nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Areni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Areni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Areni was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Areni scores with a sloppy right hand. Jones should have avoided that one.
Areni misses with a straight left.
Jones jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A clash of legs there as Jones blocks the low kick.
Jones thuds a left hand into Areni's body.
Areni lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
Areni struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Areni can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Jones tries to stall but Areni uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Areni controls his hands.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Areni avoids the damage to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Jones.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Areni taking a breather.
Areni stalling against the cage.
Nice body punch from Areni.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Areni misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Areni's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Areni.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Areni.
Areni throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Areni.
Areni makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Areni is looking to control Jones's arms but Jones gets an underhook and turns him. Now Areni has his back to the cage.
Areni lands a body shot.
Jones tries to work over Areni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Areni managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Areni's elbow.
Areni cracks Jones with a nice body shot.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Areni presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Areni works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Areni lands a left hand.
Areni lands a nice uppercut.
Areni misses with a short punch on the inside.
Areni works on Jones's body with a couple of short punches.
Areni tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Areni lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Areni taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones avoiding damage.
Areni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Jones.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Areni avoids the damage to the body.
Areni lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Areni working aggressively here.
Jones tries a body shot but Areni blocks it.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Areni throws a head punch that misses.
Jones misses with some punches.
Areni has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Areni avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Areni lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Areni content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Areni throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
 Jones is rocked!
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Areni blocks an uppercut.
Areni lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Areni lands with a left to the head.
Areni throws a big uppercut that drops Jones! More strikes from Areni and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Jones lies dazed against the cage as Areni celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hin Areni!
Hin Areni bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ledley King (ranked 1617 p4p, 1935 weight class) and Mandlenkosi Thulani (ranked 70 p4p, 90 weight class). Thulani has chosen Zara - Sojaboy as his entrance music. Mandlenkosi Thulani has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ledley King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mandlenkosi Thulani!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for King. That snapped Thulani's head back.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thulani misses with a looping right.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
King uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
King misses with a hook.
Thulani misses with an uppercut.
Thulani scores with a jab to the jaw.
King bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Thulani.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Thulani.
Thulani looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thulani jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thulani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
Thulani jabs at King's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thulani throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thulani.
Thulani fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
King ducks under a wild hook from Thulani.
Thulani moves out of range as King throws a body kick.
Thulani cracks King with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thulani slips a straight right by King.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King avoids the body shot from Thulani.
King moves away from the strike by Thulani.
Thulani misses with a looping left.
King has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mentor Gym in the buildup to the fight.
King misses with a head kick.
Thulani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.
King is looking to counter punch.
King throws a low kick but Thulani avoids it.
Thulani digs a good body shot into King's ribs.
Thulani just misses with a punch to the body.
Thulani pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
King tests Thulani's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thulani misses with a looping right.
King fires out a quick counter leg kick but Thulani just manages to avoid it.
Thulani misses with a looping right.
Thulani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
Thulani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Thulani throws a jab but it's blocked by King.
Thulani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
Thulani tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Thulani.
King throws a shot from downtown. Thulani moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Thulani was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thulani looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thulani moves away.
King throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thulani on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thulani throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
King throws a low kick but Thulani moves out of range easily.
King throws out a loose jab but Thulani uses good head movement to avoid it.
King thumps Thulani with a low kick.
King takes the fight into the clinch.
Thulani is working King over against the cage.
King tries to break the clinch but Thulani is controlling the position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
King lands with a short head shot on the inside.
King misses with the head strike.
Thulani's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
King throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Thulani was covering up waiting for the punch and King finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Thulani is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Thulani holds on and takes a little breather.
King is working Thulani over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
King throwing strikes but missing.
King wants to pass the guard but Thulani is keeping the position.
King postures up in Thulani's guard and throws a big left but Thulani blocks it.
King stands and throws Thulani's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four 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.
King scores with punches from side control.
King working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
King scores with a couple of short elbows.
King connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Thulani some visible discomfort.
Thulani wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
King working away.
King wants to control but Thulani is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King throws an elbow but Thulani slips to the side and avoids it well.
Thulani holds on to King's head and controls the position momentarily.
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 Ledley King 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.
King is looking to clinch.
Thulani throws a body shot but no joy.
King scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from King is defended easily by Thulani.
Thulani chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before King can pounce on him.
King missing with a left hand there. Thulani was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
King lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
King connects with a nice looking jab.
King lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thulani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
Thulani dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
King scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thulani lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thulani displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mandlenkosi Thulani seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thulani misses with a hook.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thulani was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
A big left from King misses.
King misses with a low kick.
King tried to score with a low kick but Thulani checks it.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
King drives through and clinches with Thulani against the cage.
Thulani escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thulani tests King's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thulani throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily.
King connects with the punch.
Sloppy strikes from Thulani. Those never looked like landing.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like King was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thulani.
King shoots for a takedown but Thulani saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King tests Thulani's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circling - Thulani throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thulani lands a big uppercut and King crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but King looks OK. Thulani waves King back to his feet!
King is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thulani sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through King's defenses. It connects perfectly with King's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mandlenkosi Thulani!
A victorious Mandlenkosi Thulani thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Horacio Sadaval (ranked 1550 p4p, 1320 weight class) and Eron Saunders (ranked 192 p4p, 164 weight class). Sadaval comes to the cage accompanied by Prohibido Olvidar. 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.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Horacio Sadaval!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eron Saunders!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saunders scores with a nice strike.
Saunders throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been told by Sadaval's head coaches at Tiaoali Lvavatai BJJ & MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Saunders throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saunders fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sadaval, pushing him back against the cage.
Saunders lands a nice elbow.
Sadaval lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Sadaval.
Saunders tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saunders throws a head punch that misses.
Saunders prevents the takedown attempt.
Sadaval wants to take the fight to the mat but Saunders manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Saunders taking a breather.
Sadaval has clasped his hands together around Saunders's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sadaval stands up.
Saunders misses with a straight left.
Saunders lands a nice shot to the body.
Sadaval shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Saunders manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Sadaval keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saunders throws an elbow that misses.
Saunders wants to get back to striking at distance but Sadaval won't allow it.
Still in the clinch, Saunders scores with a nice short uppercut.
Saunders just leaning against Sadaval, taking a breather.
Sadaval blocks a body shot from Saunders.
Sadaval lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saunders backwards.
Saunders lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Saunders misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Sadaval scores with a nice short uppercut.
Saunders lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
 It looks like Horacio Sadaval has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sadaval.
Sadaval misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saunders creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Saunders manages to break the clinch.
Saunders connects with a single shot there.
Saunders misses with an uppercut.
Saunders with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Saunders misses with a looping left.
Sadaval decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sadaval decides to stand and escape the position.
Saunders swings for the body but Sadaval moves out of range.
Saunders has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sadaval is trying hard to land a takedown here. Saunders sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Horacio Sadaval. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saunders takes a swing at Sadaval's ribcage but misses.
Sadaval fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Saunders lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Saunders misses.
Saunders throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sadaval counters with a single leg into guard. Saunders didn't expect that.
Sadaval gets to his feet. Saunders looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Saunders moves into range and clinches up with Sadaval.
Sadaval is working for takedown but Saunders is calmly controlling the position for now.
Saunders lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sadaval backwards.
Sadaval lands with a short shot to the head.
Sadaval misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sadaval lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Saunders throws an elbow but misses.
Saunders prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sadaval has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Saunders after a bit of a struggle.
A short right from Sadaval on the inside.
Sadaval has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Saunders clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Saunders is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Sadaval stands up from back control! Strange decision that!
Saunders paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Saunders has Sadaval up against the cage in a clinch.
Sadaval has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Saunders after a bit of a struggle.
Sadaval is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Saunders pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Saunders avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Saunders.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saunders can't find room to land a body shot as Sadaval controls the action.
Saunders pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sadaval misses with a punch on the inside.
Sadaval has a couple of punches blocked by Saunders.
Sadaval scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Saunders lands with a short shot to the head.
Sadaval makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Saunders cracks Sadaval with a nice body shot.
Sadaval drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saunders blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sadaval tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sadaval is looking to take this one to the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sadaval misses with a body punch.
Sadaval misses with a body punch.
Sadaval tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sadaval swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saunders throws a head punch that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Saunders.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eron Saunders dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Horacio Sadaval's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Good exchange - Saunders coming out on top.
Saunders jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sadaval is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sadaval drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sadaval gets to his feet. Saunders looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Saunders throws a looping overhand right but Sadaval ducks down to avoid it.
Saunders fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sadaval manages to avoid it.
Sadaval shoots in but no luck this time.
Saunders has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saunders looks to score with a jab to the body but Sadaval is just out of range.
Sadaval half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Saunders throws a punch but it's blocked by Sadaval.
Sadaval pushes Saunders back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Saunders swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saunders breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saunders throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saunders misses with a looping right.
Sadaval shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Saunders's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sadaval decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sadaval drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Saunders wriggles free and stands up.
Eron Saunders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sadaval takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sadaval shoots in and gets a takedown into Saunders's guard.
Sadaval gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sadaval closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Saunders gets back to half guard.
Saunders gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saunders is working an open guard so Sadaval takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Sadaval closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Saunders did well to prevent Sadaval getting side control.
Saunders kicks off Sadaval and gets to his feet.
Eron Saunders is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saunders scores with a body shot.
Saunders misses with a straight left.
Saunders cracks Sadaval with an open hand slap.
Sadaval closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Saunders throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Saunders misses with a straight right.
Sadaval shoots in but no luck this time.
Sadaval moves out of range as Saunders strikes.
Saunders misses the shot to the body.
Sadaval shoots for a double leg takedown but Saunders sprawls well. He's pushed Sadaval's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Horacio Sadaval. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Saunders manages to break the clinch.
Saunders closes the distance and pushes Sadaval back into the cage.
Sadaval has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Saunders after a bit of a struggle.
Sadaval looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sadaval blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saunders lands with a short shot to the head.
Sadaval avoids a wild elbow strike from Saunders.
Sadaval is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Saunders can't fight it off and eventually Sadaval manages to take the fight to the floor. Saunders looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Saunders pushes Sadaval off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Sadaval shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Saunders counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saunders tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sadaval paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Saunders misses.
Sadaval attempts a counter takedown but Saunders avoids it well and moves away.
Saunders throws a hook but Sadaval avoids it easily.
Sadaval takes one to the chin there.
Saunders misses with a wild body shot.
Sadaval shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Saunders manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Saunders manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Eron Saunders seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saunders misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sadaval counters with a takedown into side control.
Sadaval decides to stand back up.
Saunders tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sadaval swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sadaval changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good standup being displayed there by Saunders as he connects with a hook.
Saunders with a jab.
Saunders swings widly with a right hand
and Sadaval counters with a stiff right hand.
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eron Saunders showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Horacio Sadaval's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown but Saunders shows good takedown defense.
Saunders tries to close the distance and clinch but Sadaval swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Saunders throws an off balance right hand
and Sadaval counters with a single leg into guard. Saunders didn't expect that.
Sadaval gets to his feet - Saunders follows without any prompting.
Sadaval tries to score a power double leg takedown but Saunders sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sadaval somewhat.
Saunders tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sadaval manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Saunders misses.
Saunders throws a body shot but no joy.
Sadaval takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saunders gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Saunders misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saunders stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sadaval working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left hand lands to the body for Saunders.
Sadaval scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saunders scores with a nice hook to the head.
Saunders tries to throw a body punch but Sadaval avoids it by throwing Saunders back against the cage.
Saunders lands with a left to the head.
Sadaval goes for a takedown in the clinch but Saunders prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Horacio Sadaval. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sadaval.
Sadaval drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Saunders gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Saunders goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saunders manages to break the clinch.
Saunders lands a jab.
Saunders takes a swing at Sadaval's ribcage but misses.
Saunders gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Saunders misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Saunders.
Saunders has a couple of punches blocked by Sadaval.
Saunders tries a body shot but Sadaval blocks it.
Saunders prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saunders is looking to control Sadaval's arms but Sadaval gets an underhook and turns him. Now Saunders has his back to the cage.
Sadaval wants a takedown but no success here.
Sadaval can't get the takedown.
Sadaval is trying to drag Saunders to the mat but Saunders just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Saunders tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sadaval's elbow.
Saunders lands an elbow just above Sadaval 's eye.
Sadaval lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saunders lands a damaging elbow.
Saunders gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sadaval lands a right hand.
Saunders comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sadaval wants a takedown.
Sadaval has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Saunders is trying to keep an underhook but Sadaval manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Saunders has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Sadaval is on him like a limpet, forcing Saunders back against the cage.
Saunders lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sadaval looking for a takedown.
Saunders lands an uppercut.
Saunders breaks the clinch.
Saunders fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sadaval manages to avoid it.
Saunders lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Saunders.
Sadaval uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saunders.
Sadaval gets the takedown into side control.
Saunders bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saunders thuds a left hand into Sadaval's body.
Saunders throws a series of strikes that have Sadaval backpedaling.
Saunders throws an overhand right that lands on Sadaval's shoulder, as Sadaval tries to avoid the shot.
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Saunders as he avoids it easily.
Sadaval bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Saunders sneaks out the side door and pushes Sadaval away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saunders throws out a powerful jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sadaval or perhaps it was just good defense by Saunders, which made it look bad.
Saunders unleashes a big counter combination but Sadaval bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Saunders throws a poor cross that misses
and Sadaval counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saunders throws a poor cross that misses
and Sadaval counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sadaval gets to his feet. Saunders looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Saunders connects with a nice looking jab.
Sadaval tries to clinch there but Saunders circles away.
Sadaval takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Saunders throws a body shot but no joy.
Saunders throws a shot from downtown. Sadaval moves away and avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saunders misses with a hook to the body
and Sadaval counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Saunders manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eron Saunders really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Horacio Sadaval's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
A punch lands to the side of Sadaval 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sadaval slips under a jab.
Sadaval wants to clinch.
Saunders lands with a nice body punch.
Saunders circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sadaval shoots in but no luck this time.
Saunders connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadaval throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Saunders's waist but Saunders gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sadaval off to one side.
Saunders looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sadaval looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saunders let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sadaval fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Horacio Sadaval. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sadaval.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Saunders swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saunders changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sadaval takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sadaval staying out of range there.
Sadaval has a takedown stuffed.
Sadaval takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Saunders doesn't manage to clinch there - Sadaval circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Saunders prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short right from Saunders.
Sadaval blocks an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Saunders fails to land.
Sadaval blocks a body shot from Saunders.
Saunders misses with a punch to the body.
Sadaval wants to take the fight to the mat but Saunders manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sadaval is working for takedown but Saunders is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sadaval lands a takedown into guard.
Saunders pushes Sadaval off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saunders works Sadaval's body with a nice hook.
Saunders scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Saunders tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sadaval was well out of range. Poor timing from Saunders.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sadaval.
A little jabbing left from Saunders on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Saunders tests Sadaval's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sadaval looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sadaval takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saunders swings for the body but Sadaval moves out of range.
Sadaval was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Saunders with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sadaval moves away from the strike by Saunders.
Saunders throws a hook to the side of Sadaval's head but Sadaval sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saunders has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sadaval scores with a nice hook to the head.
Saunders breaks the clinch.
Saunders fails to land with a series of punches.
Saunders lands with a right hand.
A jab from Saunders does it's job there.
Sadaval fails to land the takedown.
Sadaval fails with the takedown
and Saunders counters with a nice uppercut.
Sadaval with a poor takedown
and Saunders counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saunders thuds his right hand into Sadaval's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sadaval is rocked!
Saunders wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Oh Sadaval is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saunders cracks Sadaval with a hook to the temple - Sadaval is on wobbly legs here! Saunders swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Sadaval falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Saunders wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Eron Saunders!
Eron Saunders is the new middleweight champion!
After the fight, Eron Saunders was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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