PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between GLaD Aperture Science (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabricio Valesquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aperture Science comes to the cage accompanied by Chiron By All That Remains. Valesquez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by "Ratamahatta" by Sepultura. Fabricio Valesquez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Aperture Science
vs
Valesquez

185 cm
25
157 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

167 cm
34
142 lbs
20 - 13 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, GLaD Aperture Science!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fabricio Valesquez!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valesquez staying out of range there.
Aperture Science throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Aperture Science throws a jab but it's blocked by Valesquez.
Aperture Science connects with an inside leg kick.
Valesquez misses with a takedown attempt - Aperture Science sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Aperture Science throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Aperture Science lands with a slapping head kick.

It looks like Fabricio Valesquez has been cut.

Valesquez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Aperture Science's guard.
Valesquez trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Aperture Science manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Aperture Science stops Valesquez from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valesquez wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Aperture Science manages to pass to side control.
Valesquez is looking to escape.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aperture Science looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valesquez gets back to full guard.
Valesquez pulls Aperture Science in close to his closed guard and prevents Aperture Science from doing any damage or advancing position.
Aperture Science content to stall in guard here.
Aperture Science has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fabricio Valesquez has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aperture Science. Valesquez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aperture Science lands with a nice body kick.
Valesquez moves forwards but Aperture Science connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Aperture Science jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A head kick by Aperture Science misses

and Valesquez counters with a shoot takedown. Aperture Science fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aperture Science keeping moving, preventing Valesquez from controlling successfully.

Valesquez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Aperture Science manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Valesquez has Aperture Science in his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valesquez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Aperture Science is controlling him.
Valesquez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aperture Science is one step ahead there.
Aperture Science will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Valesquez looking for a guillotine here but Aperture Science defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that GLaD Aperture Science will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fabricio Valesquez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Aperture Science pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aperture Science uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Valesquez has time to react.
Aperture Science really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Valesquez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Aperture Science throws a leg kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aperture Science looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aperture Science throws a predictable looking body shot

and Valesquez counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Aperture Science!

Valesquez looking to secure an arm triangle but Aperture Science defends it well.
Valesquez looking to control but Aperture Science is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Valesquez is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Aperture Science has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Aperture Science!
Aperture Science not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Valesquez keeping full guard, as Aperture Science tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valesquez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Aperture Science has passed into side control.
Fabricio Valesquez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aperture Science moves into full mount!
Valesquez wants to control but Aperture Science is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valesquez is looking to get to half guard.
Aperture Science won't let Valesquez get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Valesquez is looking to improve his position but Aperture Science isn't that keen on the idea.
Valesquez wants to hold on but Aperture Science pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aperture Science controlling from mount.
Valesquez is trying to escape the mount.
Aperture Science controlling the pace for now.
Valesquez is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Fabricio Valesquez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Fabricio Valesquez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Aperture Science connects with a right hand. Valesquez shakes it off.
Valesquez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aperture Science looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aperture Science connects with a crisp jab.
Aperture Science looks to score with a jab to the body but Valesquez is just out of range.
Aperture Science throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Aperture Science.
Aperture Science misses with a looping right.
Aperture Science misses with a looping left.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Aperture Science gets a clinch.
Aperture Science prevents the takedown attempt.
Valesquez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Valesquez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Aperture Science prevents it.
GLaD Aperture Science has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabricio Valesquez.
Aperture Science is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Still in the clinch, Aperture Science scores with a nice short uppercut.
Valesquez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Aperture Science pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Good body shot from Aperture Science.
Aperture Science gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Valesquez.
Valesquez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Aperture Science breaks the clinch.
Aperture Science is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Aperture Science moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Valesquez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aperture Science looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
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!
Aperture Science is looking to slow Valesquez down with leg kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Aperture Science.
Aperture Science connects with a good right hand that stumbles Valesquez. Valesquez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Aperture Science is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aperture Science looks for the body kick but Valesquez saw that one coming.
A solid body kick from Aperture Science.
GLaD Aperture Science is winning the standup battle so far.

Aperture Science moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aperture Science stops a takedown attempt from Valesquez.
Aperture Science just leaning against Valesquez, taking a breather.
Aperture Science digs a right hand underneath Valesquez's ribcage. Valesquez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Aperture Science lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Valesquez.
Aperture Science works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Aperture Science breaks the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Aperture Science breaks the clinch.
Aperture Science connects with a nice looking jab.
GLaD Aperture Science seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aperture Science thumps Valesquez with a low kick.
Aperture Science lands a nice leg kick that just misses Valesquez's sensitive parts.
Valesquez staying out of range there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valesquez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aperture Science.
Aperture Science misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Valesquez counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Aperture Science's guard now.
Valesquez is fighting to break Aperture Science's control of his arms but Aperture Science is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Valesquez looking to sit in guard and control but Aperture Science gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Valesquez tries to land a sweep but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
GLaD Aperture Science showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aperture Science 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 Dean Styles scores the fight for GLaD Aperture Science!
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for GLaD Aperture Science!
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for GLaD Aperture Science!

GLaD Aperture Science wins by unanimous decision!
GLaD Aperture Science thanked the fans post fight for their support.