PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Esteban Luna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adel Sadeq (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Luna
vs
Sadeq

196 cm
24
140 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

180 cm
23
135 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Esteban Luna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adel Sadeq!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luna misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sadeq is looking for the big counter here.
No luck for Sadeq with that takedown attempt.
Sadeq goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Sadeq fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Luna, pushing him back against the cage.

Luna breaks from the clinch.

Luna clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Luna gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Luna makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sadeq wants to hit a switch here but Luna passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sadeq there!
A nice elbow there by Luna.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luna controlling from mount.
Sadeq is looking to improve his position but Luna isn't that keen on the idea.
Sadeq wants to control but Luna is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Luna.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sadeq is looking to get to half guard.

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.
Sadeq is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Luna controlling from the full mount.
Luna dominating with strikes here.
Luna really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sadeq tries to lock up and control but Luna gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Luna sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sadeq tries to reverse the position but Luna maintains control.
Sadeq tries to hold on but Luna postures up.
Luna sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sadeq keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's four 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.
Sadeq holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Luna tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Luna lands a couple of good shots and Sadeq has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Luna missing with strikes.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Sadeq turns into Luna and is now in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sadeq is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Luna's half guard.
Sadeq controlling the pace.
Sadeq is trying to control the action in half guard but Luna is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sadeq wants to pass to mount but Luna is defending the position.
Esteban Luna overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sadeq is taking a breather. Luna says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sadeq seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Luna does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Luna trying to get back to full guard but Sadeq takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Sadeq is trying to take his opponent's back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luna is trying desperately to improve position.
Luna holds on to Sadeq around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Luna is squirming around, avoiding Sadeq's attempts to control the action.
Sadeq controlling from the full mount.
Luna gets back to half guard.
Sadeq is trying to control the action in half guard but Luna is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Luna won't allow Sadeq to pass to mount.
Sadeq trying to control the action but Luna is working from the bottom.
Sadeq trying to pass the guard but Luna defending well.
Sadeq prevents Luna from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luna is trying to stand.
Luna makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Luna.
Sadeq stopping the sweep attempt from Luna.
Luna trying to control the position.
Luna is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sadeq can do to turn this around?
Luna tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Sadeq decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sadeq shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Luna half committed to a counter leg kick.

Sadeq closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Luna did well to prevent Sadeq getting side control.

Luna kicks Sadeq off and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Luna. No joy for Sadeq on that attempt.
Luna jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sadeq shoots and misses
and Luna counters with a stiff right hand.
Esteban Luna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adel Sadeq.
Sadeq fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Luna lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sadeq is breathing heavily.
Sadeq will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sadeq.
Adel Sadeq seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sadeq.
Luna tests Sadeq's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sadeq fails with a takedown attempt.
Luna thinks about countering with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esteban Luna dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Sadeq is trying hard to land a takedown here. Luna sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sadeq is defended easily by Luna.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sadeq.
Esteban Luna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adel Sadeq.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadeq shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Luna counters with a nice uppercut.
Sadeq shoots for a double leg takedown but Luna sprawls well. He's pushed Sadeq's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Luna has managed to clinch.

Luna has hold of one of Sadeq's legs. Sadeq is fighting the takedown attempt but Luna gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Sadeq wants to improve his position but instead Luna has moved into half guard.
Luna prevents Sadeq from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sadeq controlling the position well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luna prevents Sadeq from standing back up.
Luna prevents Sadeq from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Luna thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sadeq's head.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sadeq closes this distance looking for a takedown but Luna circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sadeq dives in and grabs Luna's left leg, looking for a takedown. Luna pushes down on Sadeq's head and hops out.
Sadeq throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Luna's waist but Luna gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sadeq off to one side.
Luna is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sadeq takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Luna clinches up with Sadeq and pushes him back against the cage.

Luna gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Sadeq pushes Luna off and gets back to his feet.
Adel Sadeq is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sadeq fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Luna avoids it really well and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Luna scores with a takedown into Sadeq's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luna is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Luna advances to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Still in half guard, Luna seems content to control.
Adel Sadeq has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Esteban Luna is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sadeq is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Esteban Luna showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Luna has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esteban Luna!