PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ian Trumps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernando del Valle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trumps comes into the arena with Jay Z - Money, Cash, Hoes blaring out of the sound system. del Valle has chosen What I Do by Sepultura as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Trumps
vs
del Valle

186 cm
27
224 lbs
9 - 6 - 1

190 cm
29
205 lbs
9 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

[WOT] Inner Beast Nutrition And Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ian Trumps!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fernando del Valle!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trumps tries to clinch there but del Valle circles away.
Trumps is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
del Valle throws a big shot that misses.
del Valle motions for Trumps to come forward. del Valle throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Trumps throws a head kick but del Valle moves out of range.
Trumps throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Trumps throws a sloppy head kick and del Valle moves out of range easily.
Trumps throws a sloppy head kick and del Valle moves out of range easily.
Trumps looking to land some kicks to the body here.
del Valle misses with a double jab
and Trumps counters with a head kick. That will keep del Valle thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

del Valle gets a clinch.
Trumps using the Thai plumb to throw knees but del Valle has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Trumps wants a takedown but no success here.
del Valle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Trumps just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Trumps lands a knee to the body.
del Valle utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Trumps wants a takedown but no success here.

Trumps manages to break the clinch.
del Valle tries to land a front kick but Trumps steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Trumps wants to clinch.
Trumps scores with a head kick. del Valle tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

It looks like Fernando del Valle has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

del Valle has closed the distance and engaged Trumps in a clinch.
del Valle being controlled against the cage.
Trumps tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
del Valle trying to control the position but instead, Trumps has worked for underhooks and has pushed del Valle into the cage.
del Valle blocking some punches.
del Valle throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Trumps looking to throw knees to the head but del Valle is blocking nicely.
Trumps lands an elbow that stopped del Valle in his tracks for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trumps with a knee to the head.
del Valle goes for a takedown attempt but Trumps pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Trumps closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

del Valle breaks from the clinch.
del Valle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Trumps throws a head kick but del Valle moves out of range.
Trumps tries a head kick but it misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Trumps.

Trumps clinches.
del Valle wants to break the clinch but can't.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

del Valle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A combination from del Valle does no damage.
del Valle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
del Valle misses with a two punch combination.

Trumps gets tackled into the cage by del Valle. del Valle maintains the clinch.
Trumps misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from del Valle.

Trumps breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
del Valle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trumps moves away.
Trumps throws a front kick that sends del Valle stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trumps throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ian Trumps dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fernando del Valle's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

del Valle pushes Trumps up against the cage in a clinch.
Trumps tries to land a knee to the head but del Valle blocks with his arms.
del Valle is trying to break free.
Trumps creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Trumps tries to land knees in the clinch but del Valle avoids the damage to the body.
Trumps avoids the elbow strike from del Valle, against the cage.
Trumps wants to get back to striking at distance but del Valle won't allow it.
Trumps is looking for a takedown.

Trumps is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. del Valle can't fight it off and eventually Trumps manages to take the fight to the floor. del Valle looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Trumps trying to control the position from guard on top but del Valle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
del Valle trying to control the position.
del Valle wants to sweep but no luck.
Trumps trying to control the position from guard on top but del Valle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trumps stands and throws del Valle's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trumps throws a strike aimed at the side of del Valle's head but del Valle avoids it well.
del Valle manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Trumps is not content to let del Valle control the position.

del Valle decides to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
del Valle throws a head kick but Trumps moves out of range.

del Valle gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Trumps - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Trumps lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
del Valle blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Trumps can't find room to land a body shot as del Valle controls the action.
Trumps lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trumps misses with a knee to the head.
del Valle wants a takedown but no success here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trumps drops down looking for an ankle pick but del Valle pulls his leg out and moves away.
Trumps pulls out of a head kick attempt.
del Valle thows a body shot but no joy.
del Valle tests Trumps's chin there with a solid looking shot.
del Valle looks to land a combination but Trumps avoids it well.
del Valle avoids the head kick by Trumps.
A left and a right from del Valle both land. Nice combination.
Good exchange - del Valle coming out on top.
Trumps moves out of range as del Valle strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
del Valle throws a chopping leg kick but Trumps manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

Trumps pushes del Valle up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Trumps gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Trumps tries to pass the half guard into mount. del Valle knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
del Valle tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Trumps has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Trumps cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
del Valle is squirming around, avoiding Trumps's attempts to control the action.

Trumps looking to secure an arm triangle but del Valle defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ian Trumps will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fernando del Valle's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

del Valle avoids the head kick by Trumps.
Trumps throws a jab but it's blocked by del Valle.
Trumps scores with a head kick. del Valle tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Good work by del Valle as he checks the leg kick.

del Valle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Trumps, pushing him back against the cage.
Trumps scores with a knee to the head.

That has opened up Fernando del Valle's cut even more.
del Valle is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Trumps pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Trumps takes a shot to the head.
del Valle blocks an uppercut.
Trumps looking to throw knees to the head but del Valle is blocking nicely.
Trumps prevents the takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trumps misses with a knee strike.
del Valle is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Trumps has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by del Valle after a bit of a struggle.
Trumps looking to slow down the pace here.

del Valle pulls guard successfully.
del Valle keeping moving, preventing Trumps from controlling successfully.

del Valle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Trumps doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Trumps manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
del Valle is trying to control the position but Trumps postures up.
Trumps is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ian Trumps is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

del Valle looking for a guillotine here but Trumps defends easily.
Trumps distracts del Valle with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
del Valle keeping moving, preventing Trumps from controlling successfully.

del Valle had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Trumps defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trumps stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. del Valle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trumps advances position into side control!
Trumps content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
del Valle struggling a bit here.
Trumps wants to control but del Valle is keeping him busy.
del Valle is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
del Valle manages to work his way to half guard, despite Trumps's best efforts.
del Valle keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Trumps is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for del Valle!
del Valle is looking to improve his position but Trumps isn't that keen on the idea.
Fernando del Valle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trumps controlling the pace for now.
del Valle is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Trumps has taken his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Trumps tightening his grip on del Valle, looking for the choke.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ian Trumps showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Trumps, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ian Trumps!
Ian Trumps took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, PWNAGE™ (WOT) for their support in the buildup to the fight.