PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leo Valdo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruarc Bowell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valdo comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem - Go To Sleep. Bowell has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Leo Valdo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Valdo
vs
Bowell

180 cm
19
157 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

175 cm
23
155 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leo Valdo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ruarc Bowell!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowell tries for a takedown but Valdo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bowell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bowell looks gassed!
Bowell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Valdo swivels and escapes.
Valdo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bowell at a distance.
Valdo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A jab from Valdo does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valdo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bowell doesn't seem bothered though.
Valdo lands a jab to Bowell's midsection.
Valdo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A decent looking cross lands there for Valdo.

Bowell is rocked!
Valdo connects with a superb combination that knocks Bowell out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Valdo before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Bowell!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Leo Valdo!
Leo Valdo retains his lightweight title!