PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Julian Valdez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximus Aeurelious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Valdez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to so amazing. Julian Valdez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Valdez
vs
Aeurelious

187 cm
26
185 lbs
8 - 12 - 0

186 cm
22
198 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Julian Valdez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Maximus Aeurelious!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valdez has his takedown stuffed
and Valdez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Valdez with a poor takedown
and Aeurelious counters with a right hand to the body.
Valdez shoots and misses
and Aeurelious counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julian Valdez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valdez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Aeurelious counters with a good, hard body kick but Valdez shrugs it off.
Valdez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Aeurelious counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Valdez with a poor takedown
and Aeurelious counters with a nice uppercut.
Valdez is breathing heavily.
Aeurelious cracks Valdez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Valdez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Aeurelious counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aeurelious darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Aeurelious connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Valdez momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valdez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Aeurelious counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Aeurelious.
Valdez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maximus Aeurelious is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valdez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Valdez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Aeurelious fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Valdez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Aeurelious clobbers Valdez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Valdez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Aeurelious works the jab nicely.
A jab from Aeurelious does it's job there.
Valdez checks a low kick from Aeurelious.
Valdez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Aeurelious counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aeurelious moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Aeurelious scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valdez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Aeurelious counters with a right hand to the body.
Valdez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice body punch from Aeurelious.
Valdez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Aeurelious scores with a crisp jab that stopped Valdez in his tracks.
Aeurelious connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice cross by Aeurelious.
Aeurelious scores with a punch to the head.
Nice body punch from Aeurelious.
Valdez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Aeurelious to score with a decent uppercut.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Valdez. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Aeurelious fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Aeurelious fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Valdez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aeurelious scores with a jab to the body.
Aeurelious with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aeurelious works Valdez's body with a nice hook.
Aeurelious with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Aeurelious cracks Valdez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Aeurelious throws a shot to the body.
Aeurelious throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Aeurelious scores with a sloppy right hand. Valdez should have avoided that one.
Valdez misses with a takedown attempt
and Aeurelious counters with a stiff right hand.
Good exchange - Aeurelious coming out on top.
Valdez has his takedown stuffed
and Aeurelious counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Aeurelious cracks Valdez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
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!
Aeurelious lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Valdez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Aeurelious.
Aeurelious dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aeurelious comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aeurelious throws a series of strikes that have Valdez backpedaling.
Nice body punch from Aeurelious.
The fighters circle momentarily. Aeurelious darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Aeurelious lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Aeurelious wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Aeurelious scores with a jab to the body.
Aeurelious jabs Valdez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Aeurelious comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice jab there from Aeurelious.
Aeurelious throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Aeurelious fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Valdez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Aeurelious scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Valdez checks the leg kick.
Aeurelious keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maximus Aeurelious dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Valdez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Aeurelious connects with a body shot that sends Valdez's belly button to the back.
Aeurelious cracks Valdez with an open hand slap.
Maximus Aeurelious seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valdez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Valdez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Aeurelious fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Aeurelious getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A jab from Aeurelious does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aeurelious lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Aeurelious lands with a shot to the body.
Aeurelious ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aeurelious lands a slapping body shot.
Valdez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Aeurelious cracks Valdez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jab from Aeurelious.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valdez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Valdez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Aeurelious with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Aeurelious bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Valdez's head backwards.
Julian Valdez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aeurelious sizes up Valdez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Aeurelious scores with a jab to the body.
Valdez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Valdez might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Aeurelious is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Valdez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Aeurelious dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aeurelious throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Valdez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Aeurelious is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Valdez rather than just go for the knockout.
Valdez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Aeurelious takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Valdez takes one to the chin there.
Aeurelious dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aeurelious fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Valdez on the side of the head.
Nice shot by Aeurelious.
Aeurelious lands with a right hand.
Aeurelious throws a shot to the body.
Aeurelious connects with a body shot that sends Valdez's belly button to the back.
Nice body punch from Aeurelious.
Valdez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Aeurelious connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Valdez scrambles back to his feet.
Valdez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Valdez drops his hands momentarily and Aeurelious takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Aeurelious thuds a left hand into Valdez's body.
Aeurelious slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Julian Valdez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aeurelious stuns Valdez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Aeurelious lands with a shot to the body.
Aeurelious bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Valdez's head backwards.
Aeurelious digs a good hook to Valdez's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valdez walks into a stiff left hand from Aeurelious.
Aeurelious dips to his left and cracks Valdez with an uppercut!
Aeurelious scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aeurelious scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Aeurelious lands a jab to Valdez's midsection.
Aeurelious dips to his left and cracks Valdez with an uppercut!
Aeurelious fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Valdez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aeurelious throws a shot to the body.
Aeurelious jabs Valdez right on the nose. Valdez blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aeurelious lands a nice looking body shot.
Aeurelious works the jab nicely.
Aeurelious lands with a right hand.
Valdez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Valdez is rocked!
Aeurelious lands a glancing blow to the side of Valdez's head.
Oh Valdez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aeurelious punishes Valdez's body with a nice straight punch.
Valdez seems to have got his legs back now.
Aeurelious smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Valdez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Valdez takes one on the button.
Aeurelious scores with a shot to the body.
Valdez ducks right into an uppercut from Aeurelious.
Valdez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Aeurelious jabs at Valdez's body.
Valdez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Aeurelious lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Aeurelious scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aeurelious lands a really nice looking cross but Valdez seems unphased.
Aeurelious lands with a nice body punch.
Aeurelious lands with a hook. Valdez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Aeurelious throws a wild body kick that Valdez sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maximus Aeurelious showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.

Valdez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Valdez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Aeurelious counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Aeurelious connects with the punch.
Aeurelious digs a good body shot into Valdez's ribs.
Aeurelious lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Valdez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Aeurelious connects with a body shot that sends Valdez's belly button to the back.
Aeurelious scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aeurelious ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
Aeurelious connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Valdez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Aeurelious connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Valdez momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aeurelious lands a glancing blow to the side of Valdez's head.
Aeurelious throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Aeurelious throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Valdez's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Aeurelious dives in looking to finish as Valdez flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Aeurelious's strikes! Aeurelious is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Valdez's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Valdez was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximus Aeurelious!