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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eric Offord (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Vallely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eric Offord!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Vallely!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Illya Tyunina and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Offord swats away the attempt to clinch by Vallely.
Vallely tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Offord swivels and escapes.
Vallely throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vallely has a takedown stuffed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vallely. Offord does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vallely tries a head kick but it misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vallely or perhaps it was just good defense by Offord, which made it look bad.
Eric Offord has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Vallely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vallely takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Offord attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vallely with the counter takedown but Offord avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vallely moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Offord misses with a straight left.
Offord takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Eric Offord is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vallely pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Offord is looking to counter the offense by Vallely and move into the clinch.
Offord misses with a straight right.
Vallely tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vallely shoots for a double leg takedown but Offord sprawls well. He's pushed Vallely's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Offord throws the left hand but Vallely avoids the punch easily.
Vallely takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vallely tries for a takedown but Offord sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vallely tries to clinch but Offord is having none of it.
Mike Vallely seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vallely is looking to clinch but Offord is avoiding it.
Offord lands with a cross.
Some wild striking there from Vallely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vallely shoots in and drives through. Offord sprawls well.
Offord seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Offord circles away from the clinch attempt.
Offord throws a body punch but Vallely moves out of range.
Vallely throws a counter combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vallely gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Offord counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Offord working aggressively here.
Offord stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vallely misses with a punch to the body.
Offord lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vallely.
Vallely is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Offord to keep the fight standing.
Offord misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Offord misses with a punch on the inside.
Offord stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vallely tries to pull guard but Offord forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Offord goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Offord throws an elbow but it misses.
Offord lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Offord pushes Vallely back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vallely blocks an elbow strike.
Offord lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vallely lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Offord gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vallely.
Vallely is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Offord pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Offord.
Offord throws a head punch that misses.
Offord throws a head punch that misses.
Vallely is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Offord to keep the fight standing.
Vallely can't get the takedown.
Offord misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vallely wants to stall.
Offord working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!
Vallely tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Offord just stands there and leans against the cage.
Offord prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Offord dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Offord throws a leg kick but Vallely sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Offord, right into the meat.
Offord misses with a looping left.
Vallely wants to clinch.
Vallely slips under a jab.
Offord throws a chopping leg kick but Vallely manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vallely has a takedown stuffed.
Mike Vallely is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vallely with a poor takedown
and Offord counters by clinching up.
Vallely wants to take the fight to the mat but Offord manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Eric Offord has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Vallely.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vallely tries to break free but Offord pushes him back against the cage.
Offord throws a punch but it's blocked by Vallely.
Vallely blocks a body shot from Offord.
Vallely's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Offord lands a slapping body shot.
Offord fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vallely takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vallely is breathing heavily.
Vallely takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Offord connects with a single shot there.
Vallely ducks under a wild hook from Offord.
Offord throws a leg kick
and Vallely counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vallely.
Offord lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vallely tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vallely stalling in the clinch but Offord improves position.
Offord blocks a body shot from Vallely.
Vallely avoids the elbow strike from Offord, against the cage.
Vallely looking for a takedown.
Vallely's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Eric Offord is winning the standup battle so far.
Vallely gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Offord counters by moving into the clinch.
Offord working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Offord throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vallelys head.
Vallely jumps into guard, dragging Offord to the mat.
Offord won't allow Vallely to sweep him here.
Vallely is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vallely looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Offord content to stall in guard here.
Vallely pulls Offord in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Offord wants to get up but he can't break Vallely's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Vallely is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Offord defends well.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Offord works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vallely wants to get back to full guard.
It looks like Offord is going to stand back up.
Vallely is looking for a sweep. Offord is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Vallely shoots in but Offord avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Offord fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vallely tries to close the distance and clinch but Offord swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Offord seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Offord dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Offord avoids the head kick by Vallely.
Offord listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Offord leaves Vallely with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Offord wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Vallely shoots in for a double leg but Offord sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vallely tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Offord paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Offord dips to his left and cracks Vallely with an uppercut!
Offord fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vallely on the side of the head.
Oooooh!!! Offord has knocked Vallely down with a huge combo! Offord steps away and waves a wobbly Vallely back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Vallely is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Offord fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vallely manages to avoid it.
Vallely is still on wobbly legs! Can Offord finish him?
Vallely is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vallely seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice shot by Offord.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Offord fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vallely has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vallely goes for a double leg but Offord avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Offord continues to drive forward.
Eric Offord has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Vallely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vallely is defended easily by Offord.
Vallely tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Offord paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Offord tries to counter by clinching up but Vallely breaks away and moves out of range.
Offord is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vallely moves out of range of the leg kick from Offord.
Offord takes a swing at Vallely's ribcage but misses.
Vallely fails in his attempt to clinch.
Offord scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Offord as Vallely shoots in.
A head kick misses from Vallely.
Offord scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Offord is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vallely can do to turn this around?
Vallely takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Offord avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Offord wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Vallely dives in and grabs Offord's left leg, looking for a takedown. Offord pushes down on Vallely's head and hops out.
Offord keeps the fight on the outside.
Good leg kick by Offord there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Offord looks to score with a jab to the body but Vallely is just out of range.
Offord connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Offord swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Offord looks to score with a jab to the body but Vallely is just out of range.
Vallely darts in and clinches Offord up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Offord lands a left hand.
Vallely has Offord pushed against the cage.
Vallely tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vallely has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Offord uses from the top position.
Vallely wants to improve his position but instead Offord has moved into half guard.
Eric Offord is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Offord stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Vallely checks the leg kick nicely there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Offord.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Offord throws a good cross that connects.
Offord throws a leg kick which misses Vallely's front leg but catches the back leg as Vallely tries to avoid it.
Offord slips a jab and a cross from Vallely.
Offord uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vallely.
Offord cracks Vallely with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vallely misses with a takedown attempt
and Offord counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Offord pressing his opponent against the cage.
Vallely can't break the clinch.
Mike Vallely has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vallely misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Offord showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Offord, 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Eric Offord!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Eric Offord!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Eric Offord!
Eric Offord wins by unanimous decision!
Eric Offord bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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