PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Porsche Valeron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renato Laranga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Porsche Valeron has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Valeron
vs
Laranga

170 cm
21
160 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

172 cm
19
167 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Good kicks
Good gas tank

Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40)

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Porsche Valeron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Renato Laranga!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valeron throws a right and a left that Laranga avoids nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Valeron.
Laranga's coach down at Disciples Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Laranga's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Laranga throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Valeron on the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Laranga.
Valeron checks a low kick from Laranga.
Laranga fails to land the takedown.
Valeron blocks a jab.
Laranga misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laranga throws a poor cross that misses
and Laranga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Valeron looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Valeron on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Laranga scores with a push kick.
Valeron scores with a sloppy right hand. Laranga should have avoided that one.

It looks like Renato Laranga has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laranga lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Valeron listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Laranga misses with a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Laranga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Laranga throws a body shot but no joy.
Laranga shoots for a double leg takedown but Valeron sprawls well. He's pushed Laranga's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Laranga darts in looking for a takedown but Valeron gets double underhooks and turns Laranga into the cage.
Porsche Valeron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato Laranga.
Laranga misses with a few strikes there.
Laranga staying out of range there.
Valeron misses with a looping left.
Laranga scores with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valeron takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Laranga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laranga throws a head kick that misses.
Laranga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Laranga backs away, Valeron returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Valeron throws a quick inside leg kick.
Laranga takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, jab by Laranga - just one landing.
Valeron misses with a low kick.
Laranga is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Laranga throws a leg kick
and Valeron cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Valeron throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Valeron misses with a hook.
Valeron bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laranga defending well as Valeron loads up on a big left hand.
Laranga throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Laranga is looking to chop away at Valeron's legs.
An attempted straight right counter from Valeron misses the target.
Laranga throws a sloppy body shot

and Valeron counters by moving into the clinch.
Laranga jumps guard but Valeron stands there with Laranga around his waist. Laranga gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Laranga throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Valeron creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Valeron lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Laranga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valeron lands with a short shot to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Laranga throws a head punch that misses.
Laranga jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Valeron walks away with a smile on his face. Laranga gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Laranga or perhaps it was just good defense by Valeron, which made it look bad.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laranga misses with a kick to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Valeron as he connects with a hook.
Valeron throws a lazy right hand but Laranga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laranga keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Laranga tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Laranga looks to throw the jab but Valeron is out of range.
Valeron lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valeron throws a leg kick that misses.
Valeron keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Valeron moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Porsche Valeron dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Renato Laranga's cut.
That's time! Valeron's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Laranga swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Valeron counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Valeron tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Laranga goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Valeron.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laranga.
Laranga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Laranga scores with a nice short uppercut.
Laranga jumps guard but Valeron turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Laranga prevents a body shot from Valeron.
Laranga makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Laranga letting Valeron take a breather here.
Valeron is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laranga can do to turn this around?
Laranga misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valeron lands a left hand.
Valeron lands a right hand.
Laranga pushes Valeron back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Valeron prevents a body shot from Laranga.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laranga jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Valeron walks away with a smile on his face. Laranga gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Laranga keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Valeron. That's going to slow Laranga down.
Laranga has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Valeron.
Laranga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valeron.
Laranga changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A swing and a miss from Valeron.
Laranga changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Laranga looks to throw a body kick

and Valeron moves into the clinch.
Laranga is looking to take this one to the mat.
Porsche Valeron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato Laranga.
Laranga blocks a body shot from Valeron.
Valeron tries to work over Laranga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Laranga.
Laranga goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Valeron content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Valeron will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Laranga up against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Valeron for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laranga lands a body shot in the clinch.
Laranga tries to work over Valeron's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Laranga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valeron's elbow.
Valeron prevents a body shot from Laranga.
Valeron misses with a punch to the body.
Valeron lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Valeron misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valeron makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valeron tries a body shot but Laranga blocks it.
Laranga fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Laranga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Laranga blocks an uppercut.
Valeron tries a body shot but Laranga blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Valeron as the two fighters clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Valeron.
Valeron looking to slow down the pace here.
Laranga prevents a body shot from Valeron.
Laranga being controlled against the cage.
Valeron wants to stall.
Laranga blocks a body shot from Valeron.
Laranga lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Valeron lands with a light punch inside.
Valeron lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Valeron lands a body punch in the clinch.
Porsche Valeron has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Valeron tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valeron can't find room to land a body shot as Laranga controls the action.
Valeron cracks Laranga with a nice body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Valeron.
Valeron stalling the fight.
Valeron tries to stall but Laranga uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Laranga jumps guard but Valeron turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Laranga fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Laranga struggles to land a body shot inside as Valeron controls his hands.
Valeron lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Laranga backwards.
Valeron lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Valeron lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valeron blocks a body shot from Laranga.
A right hand to the body from Valeron.
Valeron blocks an uppercut.
Valeron makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Valeron lands with a left to the head.
Valeron tries to work over Laranga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Valeron.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Porsche Valeron dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Renato Laranga's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Laranga walks into a left hand.
Laranga misses with an attempted mid kick.
Laranga looks to land a body kick but Valeron moved away.
Laranga takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Laranga misses with a low kick.
Valeron blocks a leg kick.
Valeron throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Laranga scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valeron throws a leg kick that misses.
Valeron takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Laranga tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Valeron is able to avoid easily.
Renato Laranga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Valeron finds it's way through Laranga's defenses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laranga throws a lazy right hand but Valeron sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valeron is looking to counter punch.
Laranga rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Valeron counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Laranga lands a jab-cross combination.
Valeron tries to work over Laranga's front leg with a kick but Laranga checks it.
Valeron avoids the head kick by Laranga.
Laranga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Valeron on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Valeron feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Larangas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Valeron misses with a hook. Laranga ducked under it nicely.
Laranga throws a sloppy head kick
and Valeron counters with a nice uppercut.

That has opened up Renato Laranga's cut even more.
Valeron fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Laranga on the side of the head.

Laranga is rocked!
Laranga connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Renato Laranga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laranga is still on wobbly legs! Can Valeron finish him?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laranga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Laranga seems to have recovered his senses.
Valeron throws a hook but Laranga avoids it easily.

Valeron drops Laranga with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Laranga looks back up at him and smiles so Valeron waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Porsche Valeron is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Valeron as Laranga shoots in.
Valeron throws a right and a left that both miss.
Valeron misses with a straight right.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Valeron, right into the meat.
Valeron checks a low kick from Laranga.
As Laranga looks to move away, Valeron throws a big counter combo bu Laranga just gets out of the way.
Valeron bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Laranga's head.
Laranga is looking to land body kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Valeron on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laranga moves away from the strike by Valeron.
Laranga with a lazy takedown attempt
and Valeron counters with a nice uppercut.
Laranga misses with a series of wild punches.

Valeron lands a big head kick that sends Laranga tumbling to the mat! Valeron takes a step backwards and waves Laranga back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Laranga connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Laranga throws a leg kick but Valeron checks it.
Valeron closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Laranga! Valeron dives in looking to finish! Laranga is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Porsche Valeron!