PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Valasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taco Mcgibblets (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eddie Valasquez has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Valasquez
vs
Mcgibblets

177 cm
22
163 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

176 cm
18
163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Balco Boys - Hilo

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eddie Valasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Taco Mcgibblets!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Mcgibblets, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mcgibblets connects with a looping right hand.
No joy there for Mcgibblets, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Mcgibblets misses the target.
Mcgibblets throws a looping overhand right but Valasquez ducks down to avoid it.
Valasquez throws a right and a left that Mcgibblets avoids nicely.
Mcgibblets throws a body punch but Valasquez moves out of range.
Mcgibblets tries to clinch but Valasquez moves out of range.
Mcgibblets slips a jab from Valasquez.
The fighters circling - Mcgibblets throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Valasquez avoids the head kick by Mcgibblets.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valasquez throws a series of punches but Mcgibblets moves out of range.
Valasquez blocks a jab.
Valasquez lands a lovely overhand right.
Mcgibblets wants to clinch up but Valasquez keeps it at a distance.
Valasquez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mcgibblets.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valasquez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Taco Mcgibblets seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcgibblets avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mcgibblets lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mcgibblets throws a looping overhand right but Valasquez ducks down to avoid it.
Mcgibblets is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mcgibblets looks to land a left hand but Valasquez moved out of range nicely.
Valasquez lands with a nice combination. Mcgibblets backs away looking to recover.
Valasquez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mcgibblets.
Valasquez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mcgibblets.
Some wild striking there from Valasquez.
Valasquez throws a shot from downtown. Mcgibblets moves away and avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valasquez's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Valasquez duly obliges.
Valasquez staying out of range there.
Mcgibblets tries to clinch there but Valasquez circles away.
No joy there for Valasquez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Valasquez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mcgibblets.
Valasquez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mcgibblets.
Mcgibblets throws a big shot that misses.
Mcgibblets might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A big right from Mcgibblets misses.
Valasquez throws a series of punches but Mcgibblets avoids them all with ease.
Mcgibblets throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Valasquez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valasquez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mcgibblets tries to clinch but Valasquez moves away
and Valasquez counters with a straight right hand.
Mcgibblets wants to clinch
and Valasquez counters with a left and a right that stings Mcgibblets.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgibblets slips under a jab from Valasquez.
Nice cross by Mcgibblets.
Valasquez throws a right and a left that Mcgibblets avoids nicely.
Mcgibblets swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Valasquez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Valasquez lands a jab-cross combination.
Valasquez moves forwards but Mcgibblets connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mcgibblets throws a nice looking combination but Valasquez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Valasquez checks a low kick from Mcgibblets.
Mcgibblets ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mcgibblets looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mcgibblets lands a really nice looking cross but Valasquez seems unphased.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgibblets lands a two punch combo.
Mcgibblets throws a left and a right that both miss
and Valasquez counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcgibblets clinches but Valasquez breaks the clinch
and Valasquez counters with a one-two to the body.
Valasquez is breathing heavily.
Mcgibblets walks into a left hand.
Mcgibblets misses with the combination.
A slow jab from Mcgibblets misses its intended target.
Mcgibblets ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valasquez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mcgibblets.
Mcgibblets scores with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Mcgibblets misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Taco Mcgibblets will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Mcgibblets looks to clinch
and Valasquez counters with a three punch combo that has Mcgibblets backing up. Mcgibblets nods at Valasquez to acknowledge the strikes.
Mcgibblets displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Valasquez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mcgibblets.
Valasquez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mcgibblets throws out the jab.
Mcgibblets throws the left hand but Valasquez avoids the punch easily.
Mcgibblets throws a predictable looking body shot
and Valasquez counters with a nice uppercut.
Valasquez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mcgibblets counters with a series of strikes. Valasquez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Valasquez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mcgibblets cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Valasquez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mcgibblets sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mcgibblets tries to work over Valasquez's front leg with a kick but Valasquez checks it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mcgibblets darts in trying to clinch
and Valasquez counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valasquez tries to move into range but Mcgibblets moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Valasquez misses with a wild combination.
Mcgibblets wants to clinch.
Valasquez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Mcgibblets to counter with a crisp jab.
Mcgibblets throws a hook but Valasquez blocks it.
Mcgibblets misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mcgibblets swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mcgibblets throws a leg kick but Valasquez moved away.
Mcgibblets throws the left hand but Valasquez avoids the punch easily.
Mcgibblets just misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgibblets wants to clinch but Valasquez slips to the side
and Valasquez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mcgibblets tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Valasquez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mcgibblets tries to clinch
and Valasquez counters with a three punch combo that has Mcgibblets backing up. Mcgibblets nods at Valasquez to acknowledge the strikes.
Mcgibblets scores with a shot to the body.
Mcgibblets works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mcgibblets wants to clinch
and Valasquez counters with a one-two to the body.
Mcgibblets bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Valasquez's head backwards.
Valasquez slips under a jab.
Mcgibblets stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Mcgibblets has managed to clinch.
Mcgibblets misses with a knee strike.
Mcgibblets lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Valasquez.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgibblets with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mcgibblets stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mcgibblets misses with the head strike.
Mcgibblets softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mcgibblets tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mcgibblets tries to land a knee to the head but Valasquez blocks with his arms.
Mcgibblets connects with a knee to the head.
Mcgibblets doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mcgibblets tries a knee to the head but Valasquez blocks it.
Mcgibblets effectively controlling the action here.
Mcgibblets taking a breather.
Mcgibblets lands a shoulder strike.
Mcgibblets lands a left hand.
Mcgibblets tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Valasquez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mcgibblets is looking to control Valasquez's arms but Valasquez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mcgibblets has his back to the cage.
A knee to the head by Mcgibblets.
Mcgibblets has Valasquez pressed against the cage, preventing Valasquez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mcgibblets tries a knee to the head but Valasquez blocks it.
Mcgibblets tries a knee to the head but Valasquez blocks it.
A bit of stalling here from Mcgibblets.
Valasquez avoiding damage as Mcgibblets throws knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Valasquez throws a head punch that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Valasquez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mcgibblets using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Valasquez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mcgibblets tries a knee to the head but Valasquez blocks it.
Valasquez is trying to force a seperation but Mcgibblets has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Valasquez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mcgibblets with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Valasquez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Valasquez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mcgibblets keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Valasquez's efforts to push away.
Mcgibblets trying to control the position but instead, Valasquez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mcgibblets into the cage.
Mcgibblets lands a hook that snaps the head of Valasquez backwards.
Mcgibblets misses with a knee to the head.
Mcgibblets throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Valasquez blocks it with crossed arms.
Valasquez is trying to break free.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valasquez avoids the elbow strike from Mcgibblets, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mcgibblets misses with a knee to the head.
Mcgibblets missing with knees to the body.
A short right from Valasquez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taco Mcgibblets 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. And we move into the final round!

Mcgibblets lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mcgibblets is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Valasquez.
Valasquez throws a combination that misses
and Mcgibblets counters with a two punch combo.
Mcgibblets throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some wild striking there from Valasquez.
Mcgibblets throws a jab but it's blocked by Valasquez.
Valasquez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mcgibblets finds it's way round the side to connect with Valasquez's head.
Valasquez misses with a straight left.
Valasquez ducks right into an uppercut from Mcgibblets.
Valasquez throws a hook but Mcgibblets blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mcgibblets fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valasquez fails to land with a series of punches.
Mcgibblets scores with the left hand. Valasquez knows he should have avoided that one.
Mcgibblets cracks Valasquez with an open hand slap.
Eddie Valasquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mcgibblets scores with a jab to the head.
Mcgibblets is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mcgibblets thuds his right hand into Valasquez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mcgibblets throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Valasquez counter with a right hand.
Mcgibblets thuds a left hand into Valasquez's body.
Mcgibblets scores with a nice strike.
Taco Mcgibblets seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valasquez takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valasquez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mcgibblets lands a nice shot that snaps Valasquez's head back.
Mcgibblets lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mcgibblets is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Valasquez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Valasquez there as he acknowledges the shot.
A right-left combo lands from Mcgibblets.
Mcgibblets is looking to clinch.
Mcgibblets tries to close the distance and clinch but Valasquez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Valasquez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mcgibblets looks to land a right hand but Valasquez moved out of range.
Mcgibblets throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valasquez slips a straight right by Mcgibblets.
Mcgibblets is looking to clinch but Valasquez is avoiding it.
Valasquez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A bone on bone clash there as Valasquez blocks the leg kick.
Valasquez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mcgibblets tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Valasquez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mcgibblets.
Danga de danga de dang - Mcgibblets scores with a four punch combination!
Valasquez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mcgibblets tries to close the distance and clinch but Valasquez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice body punch from Mcgibblets.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mcgibblets takes the fight into the clinch.
Mcgibblets is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mcgibblets landing knees to the head.
Mcgibblets scores with a knee to the head.
Mcgibblets with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mcgibblets tries to land a knee to the head but Valasquez blocks with his arms.
Mcgibblets misses with the head strike.
Valasquez throws a punch but it's blocked by Mcgibblets.
Mcgibblets tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Valasquez avoids it.
Mcgibblets is looking to control Valasquez's arms but Valasquez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mcgibblets has his back to the cage.
Taco Mcgibblets is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mcgibblets connects with a knee to the head.
Valasquez tries to break the clinch but Mcgibblets is controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mcgibblets lands a nice knee to the body.
Valasquez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mcgibblets misses with a knee strike.
Mcgibblets tries a knee to the head but Valasquez blocks it.
Eddie Valasquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mcgibblets tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taco Mcgibblets comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mcgibblets 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taco Mcgibblets!