PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tom Dancer (ranked 1376 p4p, 1235 weight class) and Horacio Sadaval (ranked 194 p4p, 178 weight class). Sadaval has chosen Prohibido Olvidar as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Tom Dancer is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Dancer
vs
Sadaval

188 cm
27
190
3 - 5 - 1

186 cm
25
197
8 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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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 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tom Dancer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Horacio Sadaval!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Ben Watson and Ben Hemmingworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dancer throws a body shot but no joy.

Sadaval shoots in and gets a takedown into Dancer's guard.
Dancer has momentary wrist control but Sadaval slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sadaval content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sadaval wants to control from the top but Dancer keeps moving.
Sadaval is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dancer is wriggling around but Sadaval manages to pass to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadaval with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sadaval lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dancer is looking to escape.
Sadaval has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dancer is refusing to be controlled, as Sadaval sits in half guard.
Sadaval might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dancer haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sadaval is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dancer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sadaval.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sadaval is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sadaval is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sadaval missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sadaval throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sadaval lands with a punch from half guard.
Sadaval is looking to take a break and control but Dancer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dancer is trying to stand.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sadaval takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dancer is looking to escape.
Sadaval lands strikes from half guard.
Sadaval lands with a punch from half guard.
Sadaval wants to control but Dancer is keeping him busy.
Sadaval seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sadaval lands with a punch from half guard.
Dancer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sadaval.
Sadaval is controlling the pace.
Dancer wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sadaval looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sadaval looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sadaval is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dancer pushes Sadaval off looking to stand but Sadaval dives back in and keeps control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Horacio Sadaval dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Sadaval shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dancer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sadaval was well out of range. Poor timing from Dancer.
Dancer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dancer misses with a low kick.
Dancer missing with a left hand there. Sadaval was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Sadaval drives through with a takedown into Dancer's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Dancer has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Sadaval off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Sadaval tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dancer defends well and Sadaval ends up having to push Dancer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sadaval darts in looking for a takedown but Dancer gets double underhooks and turns Sadaval into the cage.
Tom Dancer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horacio Sadaval.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dancer!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dancer throws a head kick that misses

and Sadaval counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dancer wants to get back to his feet.
Sadaval has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sadaval takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sadaval sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dancer looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sadaval lands a nice short elbow.
Sadaval working over Dancer with some ground and pound. Dancer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dancer wants to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sadaval lands a nice short elbow.
Sadaval wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dancer keeps working.
Sadaval is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dancer is looking to get back to is feet but Sadaval passes into side control.
Dancer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dancer is working hard here to advance position.
Dancer takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Sadaval lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sadaval working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dancer is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sadaval wants to control but Dancer is keeping him busy.
Dancer takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Dancer is trying to get back to his feet.
Sadaval wants to control but Dancer is keeping him busy.
Sloppy strikes there by Sadaval.
Sadaval cracks Dancer with a big elbow.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sadaval working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Sadaval scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dancer to see if he's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Sadaval's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sadaval taking a breather here.
Let's hope that Sadaval has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Dancer avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sadaval.
Sadaval is looking to take a break and control but Dancer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sadaval connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dancer some visible discomfort.
Dancer takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Horacio Sadaval showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Dancer looks to score with a jab to the body but Sadaval is just out of range.
Sadaval dives in and grabs Dancer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dancer pushes down on Sadaval's head and hops out.
Dancer is looking to counter with a body kick.
Dancer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sadaval darts in looking for a takedown but Dancer gets double underhooks and turns Sadaval into the cage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dancer.
Dancer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dancer stuffs the takedown attempt from Sadaval. Sadaval gets slowly back to his feet.
Dancer thinks about countering with a head kick.
Tom Dancer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horacio Sadaval.
Sadaval takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dancer swats away the attempt to clinch by Sadaval.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Dancer misses.
Sadaval shoots for a takedown but Dancer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sadaval ducks under a wild hook from Dancer.
A jab lands there for Dancer.
Tom Dancer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dancer throws a head kick but Sadaval moves out of range.
Dancer throws a hook but Sadaval blocks it.
Dancer scores with a body shot.
Dancer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sadaval has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dancer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dancer swats away the attempt to clinch by Sadaval.
Dancer thinks about countering with a body kick.
Tom Dancer is winning the standup battle so far.
Sadaval tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sadaval looks for a takedown but Dancer sprawls well.
Dancer misses with a looping left.
Dancer moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The fighters circling - Dancer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tom Dancer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sadaval takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dancer stuffs the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sadaval slips under a jab.
Sadaval blocks a leg kick.
Dancer leaves Sadaval with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Dancer.

Sadaval pushes Dancer up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dancer has a couple of punches blocked by Sadaval.
Dancer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dancer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sadaval tries to score a body lock takedown but Dancer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dancer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sadaval tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dancer smiles and moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dancer. That's going to slow Sadaval down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sadaval fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dancer misses with a kick to the body.

Sadaval changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dancer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sadaval taking a breather here.
Dancer is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Dancer is looking for a sweep.
Sadaval working the head with strikes.
Dancer takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dancer is pushing Sadaval's head away, looking to escape. Sadaval manages to hold on to the position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sadaval scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dancer to see if he's OK.
Sadaval prevents Dancer from escaping the position.
Sadaval throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dancer is pushing Sadaval's head away, looking to escape. Sadaval manages to hold on to the position though.
Sadaval controlling the position.
Sadaval lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sadaval creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Tom Dancer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Horacio Sadaval is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A lull in the action here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Dancer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sadaval has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29

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