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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jake McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabricio Valesquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGuire comes to the cage accompanied by Jump Around. Valesquez has chosen "Ratamahatta" by Sepultura as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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145 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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167 cm
26
142 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
Granite chin |
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fabricio Valesquez!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Joseph Jones and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire misses with a two punch combination.
McGuire throws a nice looking combination but Valesquez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGuire moves away from the strike by Valesquez.
McGuire missing with a left hand there. Valesquez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGuire misses with the combination.
McGuire throws a leg kick which misses Valesquez's front leg but catches the back leg as Valesquez tries to avoid it.
McGuire circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valesquez was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
Valesquez looks to land a combination but McGuire avoids it well.
Jake McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valesquez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McGuire defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valesquez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Valesquez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGuire.
McGuire throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Valesquez counters with a solid body kick.
McGuire misses with a leg kick
and Valesquez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jake McGuire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGuire throws a leg kick
and Valesquez counters with an outside leg kick.
McGuire takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McGuire throws a leg kick that is checked
and Valesquez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Valesquez counters by moving into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGuire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Valesquez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McGuire gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valesquez.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valesquez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McGuire gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jake McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabricio Valesquez.
A hook to the body from McGuire.
McGuire prevents the takedown attempt.
Valesquez lands a takedown into guard.
Valesquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGuire swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGuire manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Valesquez takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
McGuire looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Valesquez gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valesquez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Valesquez flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Valesquez is looking to improve his position.
McGuire wants to take a breather but Valesquez is having none of it.
Valesquez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Valesquez looks gassed!
McGuire seems to be looking for submissions.
Valesquez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McGuire misses with a head shot. Valesquez uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McGuire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGuire misses with a leg kick
and Valesquez counters with a good, hard body kick but McGuire shrugs it off.
Valesquez shoots in but no luck this time.
A low kick from McGuire is predictable there
and Valesquez counters with a straight right hand.
McGuire throws an overhand right that lands on Valesquez's shoulder, as Valesquez tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fabricio Valesquez will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McGuire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGuire thows a leg kick but Valesquez checks it
and Valesquez counters with a takedown into side control.
Valesquez scores with a couple of short elbows.
Valesquez creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Valesquez is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt McGuire will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Valesquez misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Valesquez tries to score with some ground and pound. McGuire controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Valesquez throws an elbow but McGuire slips to the side and avoids it well.
Valesquez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McGuire is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McGuire sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
McGuire tries to get to full guard but Valesquez has control of the leg.
Valesquez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire moves into full guard.
McGuire keeping full guard, as Valesquez tries to pass.
McGuire looking to hit a scissor sweep but Valesquez is one step ahead there.
Valesquez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGuire works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McGuire is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Valesquez is aware though and is defending well.
McGuire is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Valesquez misses with a head kick.
McGuire misses with a combination
and Valesquez counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Valesquez fails to land the takedown.
Valesquez scoring well with a low kick there.
Valesquez fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGuire throws a jab when Valesquez was well out of range.
Valesquez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McGuire swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Valesquez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valesquez thows a big elbow that misses.
Valesquez trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGuire is trying to keep Valesquez in close.
McGuire keeping moving, preventing Valesquez from controlling successfully.
McGuire can't keep his opponent in guard - Valesquez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McGuire tries to get to full guard but Valesquez has control of the leg.
McGuire wants to get back to full guard but Valesquez has mounted him!
Valesquez wants to finish this one by submission but McGuire is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Valesquez.
McGuire can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Valesquez lands with some vicious ground and pound - can McGuire hang on?
McGuire is desperately trying to improve his position but Valesquez has a good base and remains in mount.
Valesquez lands a big elbow.
Valesquez wants to control the pace but McGuire is squirming around nicely.
Valesquez looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Valesquez is breathing heavily.
McGuire is desperately trying to improve his position but Valesquez has a good base and remains in mount.
McGuire bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valesquez is trying to control the position but McGuire postures up.
McGuire drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Valesquez dives on top into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabricio Valesquez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! McGuire's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
McGuire stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McGuire wants it to stay on the feet.
Valesquez ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
McGuire leaves Valesquez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McGuire looks to land a left hand but Valesquez moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valesquez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McGuire as he avoids it easily.
Jake McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabricio Valesquez.
A jab lands there for McGuire.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valesquez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McGuire defends it nicely.
McGuire misses with a double jab
and Valesquez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McGuire's guard.
Valesquez throws a big right hand that misses.
McGuire tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Valesquez wants to control from the top but McGuire keeps moving.
Valesquez looking to pass the guard.
Valesquez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGuire wants to sweep here but Valesquez controlling him for the moment.
Fabricio Valesquez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valesquez is stalling in the full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McGuire with a jab.
McGuire throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Valesquez counters with a flying knee. Nice.
McGuire looks to land a right hand but Valesquez moved out of range.
McGuire chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Valesquez can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from McGuire misses
and Valesquez counters with a big head kick but McGuire shrugs it off.
McGuire misses with a straight left.
McGuire throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Valesquez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Valesquez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Valesquez is controlling the pace.
McGuire is looking to improve his position.
Valesquez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valesquez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
McGuire wants to get back to full guard.
Valesquez tries to pass to full mount but McGuire defends it.
Valesquez slows the pace down in half guard.
Jake McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGuire missing with punches from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fabricio Valesquez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Valesquez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fabricio Valesquez!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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