PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between DeMario Valdez (ranked 580 p4p, 767 weight class) and Tomoe Gozen (ranked 70 p4p, 103 weight class). Valdez kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Era - Ameno. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Valdez
vs
Gozen

180 cm
29
154
18 - 11 - 1

176 cm
28
155
9 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition
Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, DeMario Valdez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tomoe Gozen!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gozen works the jab nicely.
Gozen throws a leg kick that misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Gozen as he connects with a hook.
Gozen 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.
Gozen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Valdez counters with a nice uppercut.
Gozen throws a shot from downtown. Valdez moves away and avoids it.
Valdez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gozen misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Valdez to counter with a crisp jab.
Gozen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valdez.
Gozen misses with an uppercut
enabling Valdez to counter with a crisp jab.
Gozen scores with a body shot.
Gozen thuds his right hand into Valdez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gozen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valdez blocks a jab.
A jab from Valdez does it's job there.
Gozen throws a sloppy head kick

and Valdez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Valdez.
Valdez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gozen can't find room to land a body shot as Valdez controls the action.
Gozen can't find room to land a body shot as Valdez controls the action.
Gozen tries to land a knee to the head but Valdez blocks with his arms.
Valdez lands with a right to the head.
Gozen tries to throw a body punch but Valdez avoids it by throwing Gozen back against the cage.
Valdez struggles to land a body shot inside as Gozen controls his hands.
Valdez lands with a left to the head.
Gozen blocking some punches.
Valdez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valdez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valdez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Valdez blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Gozen.
Valdez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gozen lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gozen.
A left hand lands to the body for Gozen.
Gozen pushes Valdez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gozen blocks a body shot from Valdez.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gozen misses with an elbow over the top.
Valdez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gozen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gozen.
Valdez blocks the elbow strike.
Valdez is pushing Gozen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gozen blocking some punches.
Gozen throws a head punch that misses.
Valdez is looking to control Gozen's arms but Gozen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Valdez has his back to the cage.

Valdez manages to break the clinch.
Gozen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gozen lands a slapping body shot.
Gozen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gozen throws a shot to the body.
Valdez takes one to the side of the head.
Valdez needs to keep his hands up - Gozen had a free shot at his head there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gozen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valdez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gozen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Valdez on the side of the head.
Valdez with a hook.
Gozen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Valdez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gozen clobbers Valdez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gozen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gozen misses with a left hand
and Valdez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Valdez misses.
Gozen throws a left and a right that both miss

and Valdez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Valdez.
Gozen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gozen is trying to stall.
Gozen misses with a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valdez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gozen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
Gozen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gozen lands a body shot.
Gozen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gozen misses with a punch to the body.
Gozen tries a body shot but Valdez blocks it.
Valdez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gozen is trying to stall.
Gozen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gozen throws an elbow that misses.
Valdez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gozen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gozen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gozen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valdez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valdez misses with a punch to the body.
Gozen presses Valdez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tomoe Gozen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A lazy body kick from Gozen
and Valdez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Valdez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gozen can pounce on him.
Nice body punch from Gozen.
Valdez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Valdez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gozen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Valdez scrambles back to his feet.
Gozen throws a combination that misses

and Valdez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Valdez.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gozen.
Valdez prevents a body shot from Gozen.
Gozen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gozen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gozen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gozen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gozen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gozen tries a body shot but Valdez blocks it.
Gozen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gozen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gozen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gozen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valdez lands a nice uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Valdez as Gozen tries to tie him up.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Gozen in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Valdez misses with a punch on the inside.
Valdez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tomoe Gozen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gozen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Gozen.
Gozen lands a nice elbow.
Valdez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gozen can't find room to land a body shot as Valdez controls the action.
Gozen digs a right hand underneath Valdez's ribcage. Valdez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gozen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valdez lands a hook that snaps the head of Gozen backwards.
Gozen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Valdez has a couple of punches blocked by Gozen.
Gozen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gozen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valdezs head.
Gozen struggles to land a body shot inside as Valdez controls his hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gozen is struggling to control the position.
Valdez blocks an elbow strike from Gozen.
Gozen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Valdez misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gozen blocks an uppercut.

Valdez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Valdez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gozen.
Gozen jabs Valdez right on the nose. Valdez blinks but takes it well.
Gozen misses with a left hand
and Valdez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Valdez checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice jab there from Gozen.
Valdez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Valdez throws a big counter combination but Gozen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Valdez ducks under a wild hook from Gozen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gozen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Valdez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Valdez misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Gozen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gozen throws an off balance right hand
and Valdez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gozen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Valdez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gozen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Valdez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gozen wants to land a leg kick but Valdez is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Valdez misses its target.
Valdez checks a low kick from Gozen.
A little feinted left hand from Valdez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gozen closes the distance but Valdez moves to the side
and Valdez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Valdez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gozen punishes Valdez's body with a nice straight punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gozen throws a body punch but Valdez moves out of range.
Gozen slips under a jab.
Valdez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Valdez cracks Gozen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valdez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've been told by Valdez's head coaches at Crassus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gozen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gozen punishes Valdez's body with a nice straight punch.
Gozen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valdez.
Valdez takes a swing at Gozen's ribcage but misses.

Gozen darts in and clinches Valdez up against the cage.
Valdez swings wildly with an uppercut but Gozen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valdez has a couple of punches blocked by Gozen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomoe Gozen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Gozen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Valdez misses with a kick to the body.
Gozen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gozen misses with a hook
and Valdez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Valdez lands a really nice looking cross but Gozen seems unphased.
Gozen moves out of range of the strikes.
Valdez ducks under a wild hook from Gozen.
Gozen misses with a lunging right hand

and Valdez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Valdez lands an uppercut.
Valdez is looking to control Gozen's arms but Gozen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Valdez has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Gozen.
Gozen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gozen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gozen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Valdez.
Gozen struggles to land a body shot inside as Valdez controls his hands.
Good body shot from Gozen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gozen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gozen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gozen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valdez.
Valdez blocks the elbow strike.
Valdez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gozen struggles to land a body shot inside as Valdez controls his hands.
Valdez controlling the action here for a moment.
Valdez takes an elbow to the temple.
Gozen misses with a knee to the head.
Valdez prevents a body shot from Gozen.
A head punch on the inside from Valdez fails to land.
Gozen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gozen scores with a shot to the side of Valdez's head.
Gozen prevents Valdez from breaking the clinch.
Gozen presses Valdez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from Gozen.
DeMario Valdez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tomoe Gozen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valdez is trying to break the clinch but Gozen has him pressed against the cage.
Valdez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Valdez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valdez is trying to break the clinch but Gozen is controlling him.
Valdez can't find room to land a body shot as Gozen controls the action.
Valdez blocks the elbow strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Valdez.
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!
Valdez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gozen prevents a body shot from Valdez.
Gozen misses with the head strike.
Gozen blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gozen tries to land a knee to the head but Valdez blocks with his arms.
Gozen tries to throw a body punch but Valdez avoids it by throwing Gozen back against the cage.
Valdez swings wildly with an uppercut but Gozen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valdez wants to stall.
Valdez can't find room to land a body shot as Gozen controls the action.
A short uppercut from Gozen.
Gozen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Valdez is struggling to control the position.
Valdez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valdez gets through Gozen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Valdez lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Valdez fails to land.
Gozen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valdez throws a head punch that misses.
Valdez misses with a punch on the inside.
Valdez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gozen.
Gozen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valdez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valdez misses with some punches.
Valdez misses with a hook to the ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tomoe Gozen.
Well Gozen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomoe Gozen!
A less than humble Tomoe Gozen misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.