PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Trent Hondo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Paul Valley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valley is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sky is the limit. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Hondo
vs
Paul Valley

180 cm
23
180 lbs
10 - 10 - 0

190 cm
23
175 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Trent Hondo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jean Paul Valley!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Valley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Valley leaning against his opponent.
A short body shot lands from Valley as the two fighters clinch.
Valley stalling.
Hondo wants to get back to striking at distance but Valley won't allow it.
Hondo is trying to push Valley away but Valley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Valley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Valley stalling.
Valley receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Hondo is trying to break the clinch but Valley has him pressed against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Valley.
Hondo is looking to break free of the clinch but Valley has double underhooks.
Hondo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Valley has him pressed against the cage.
Valley prevents Hondo from breaking the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Valley throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hondo blocks it with crossed arms.
Valley has Hondo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hondo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valley displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hondo up against the cage.
Valley wants a takedown.
Valley changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hondo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Trent Hondo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Paul Valley.
Valley slips under a jab from Hondo.
Hondo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hondo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Trent Hondo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hondo.
Jean Paul Valley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hondo scores with the left hand. Valley knows he should have avoided that one.

Hondo drops Valley with a beautiful combination! Valley stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hondo is looking for the KO!

Valley is rocked!

It looks like Jean Paul Valley has been cut.
Valley looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Valley scores a takedown into full mount!
Valley is still in real trouble! Can Hondo finish him?

Valley has control of Hondo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hondo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Valley seems to have recovered his senses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hondo blocking the ground and pound.
Hondo is looking to improve his position but Valley isn't that keen on the idea.
Hondo wants to hold on but Valley pushes him away.
Hondo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Valley on the ground.
Valley looking to ground and pound but Hondo is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valley controlling from the full mount.
Hondo's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Valley dominating with strikes here.
Valley tries to control but Hondo wriggling away.
Valley scoring with strikes but Hondo is staying in there.
The referee warns Hondo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hondo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hondo tries to get out of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Valley.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hondo tries to lock up and control but Valley gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Valley in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hondo in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
You get the feeling that Hondo really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Valley throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Valley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Valley tries to control but Hondo wriggling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jean Paul Valley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jean Paul Valley's cut.
That's time! Hondo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hondo keeps the fight on the outside.
Hondo lands a right hook to the body.
Hondo throws a leg kick but Valley sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Valley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jean Paul Valley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hondo tests Valley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A cross from Hondo lands.
Valley slips under a jab from Hondo.
Valley throws a body punch but Hondo moves out of range.
Hondo misses the shot to the body.
Valley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

It looks like Trent Hondo has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hondo misses with a looping left.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hondo, as that shot connected.
Valley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hondo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hondo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Valley is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hondo. Valley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hondo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hondo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Valley missing with a left hand there. Hondo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hondo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hondo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hondo looks to land a right hand but Valley moved out of range.
Valley shoots in for a takedown but Hondo shows good takedown defense.
Hondo scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Hondo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Trent Hondo is winning the standup battle so far.
Valley throws a jab but it's blocked by Hondo.
Valley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hondo clobbers Valley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hondo connects with a right hand. Valley shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hondo misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Hondo.

Valley darts in and clinches Hondo up against the cage.
Valley holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Valley wants a takedown.
Hondo working hard to break the clinch.
Valley is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hondo is keeping busy.
Hondo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Valley wants a takedown but no success here.
Trent Hondo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Paul Valley.

Hondo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hondo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hondo misses with a body kick.
Valley takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Valley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hondo scores with a hook to the body. Valley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hondo stuns Valley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hondo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Valley on the side of the head.
Hondo works Valley's body with a nice hook.
Hondo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hondo misses with a double jab.
Valley blocks a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Hondo. No joy for Valley on that attempt.
Hondo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Valley circles away quickly and effectively.
Valley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hondo just misses with a punch to the body.
Hondo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Valley doesn't manage to clinch there - Hondo circles away.
Hondo digs a good hook to Valley's body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hondo cracks Valley with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hondo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hondo throws a shot to the body.
Valley fails in his attempt to clinch.

Hondo tries to keep at a distance but Valley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Valley is trying to stall.
Hondo is trying to break the clinch but Valley has him pressed against the cage.
Valley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hondo prevents it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hondo is trying to push Valley away but Valley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Valley throws a head punch that misses.
Hondo has had enough of the clinch but Valley keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trent Hondo dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

A looping hook to the body misses from Hondo. Valley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valley tries to clinch but Hondo is having none of it.
Hondo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hondo throws out a loose jab but Valley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Valley tries to clinch but Hondo is having none of it.
Hondo thows a body shot but no joy.
Valley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Valley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hondo but Hondo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hondo, as that shot connected.
Valley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Valley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Valley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hondo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown by Valley or perhaps it was just good defense by Hondo which made him look bad.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hondo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hondo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hondo cracks Valley with an open hand slap.
Hondo throws a body punch but Valley moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hondo, as that shot connected.

Hondo feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Valley sprawling to the canvas! Valley rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hondo finish him?!
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!
Hondo lands a jab to Valley's midsection.
Hondo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valley can do to turn this around?
Hondo scores with a nice body kick.
Hondo works Valley's body with a nice hook.
Valley staying out of range there.
Valley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hondo swats away the attempt to clinch by Valley.
Hondo misses with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Valley closes the distance and clinches.
Valley has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Valley is trying to stall.
Valley missing with knees to the body.
Valley scores with a shot to the side of Hondo's head.
Valley can't find room to land a body shot as Hondo controls the action.
Valley can't get the takedown.
Trent Hondo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Paul Valley.
Valley is looking to control Hondo's arms but Hondo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Valley has his back to the cage.
Hondo is trying to push Valley away but Valley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hondo can't break the clinch.
Hondo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Valley has him pressed against the cage.
Hondo tries to circle away but Valley has him pinned against the cage.
Hondo has had enough of the clinch but Valley keeps him there for the moment.
Valley throws a knee to the head but misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Valley - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valley looking to slow down the pace here.
Hondo is trying to break the clinch but Valley has him pressed against the cage.
Hondo can't break the clinch.
Hondo is trying to push Valley away but Valley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Valley tries to throw a body punch but Hondo avoids it by throwing Valley back against the cage.
Valley can't find room to land a body shot as Hondo controls the action.
Valley landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Valley is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hondo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hondo is trying to force a seperation but Valley has the dominant position.
Valley changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hondo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hondo just misses with a punch to the body.

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.
Hondo lands an overhand right.
Hondo thuds his right hand into Valley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice takedown defense from Hondo. No joy for Valley on that attempt.
Valley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Donk. Hondo catches Valley right on the button with a cross.
Hondo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hondo scores with a jab.
Hondo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hondo punishes Valley's body with a nice straight punch.
Hondo moves into range and connects with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hondo connects with a body shot that sends Valley's belly button to the back.
Nice uppercut lands for Hondo. That snapped Valley's head back.
Hondo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hondo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Valley at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Trent Hondo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hondo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trent Hondo!