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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jozef Horvath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Valdez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jozef Horvath has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jozef Horvath!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rodrigo Valdez!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valdez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Horvath counters with a left to the body.
Valdez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Valdez tries to clinch
and Valdez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Valdez shoots and misses
and Horvath counters with a nice uppercut.
Jozef Horvath has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Valdez.
Horvath connects with a body shot.
Valdez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Horvath finds it's way round the side to connect with Valdez's head.
Horvath scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Valdez doesn't seem bothered though.
Valdez throws a head kick but Horvath moves out of range.
Horvath scores with a nice strike.
Valdez doesn't manage to clinch there - Horvath circles away.
Horvath slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Horvath. That snapped Valdez's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horvath cracks a nice hook into Valdez's ribs.
Horvath cracks Valdez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Horvath wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Horvath throws a shot to the body.
Horvath smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Valdez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Horvath sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Valdez somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
Valdez takes one to the chin there.
Horvath connects with a crisp jab.
Horvath with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Valdez ducks right into an uppercut from Horvath.
Valdez fails with the takedown
and Horvath counters with a straight right hand.
Valdez with a poor takedown
and Horvath counters with a stiff right hand.
Horvath stuns Valdez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Horvath works the jab nicely.
Valdez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Horvath steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valdez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horvath lands a jab to Valdez's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horvath works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Horvath jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Horvath connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Valdez fails with a takedown attempt.
Horvath is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Horvath fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jozef Horvath is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horvath moves into range and connects with a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Valdez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Horvath lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Valdez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Horvath's guard.
Horvath manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Valdez looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horvath lands a jab-cross combination.
Valdez misses with a takedown attempt
and Horvath counters with a straight right hand.
Horvath connects with the punch.
Valdez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Horvath connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Valdez's hands.
Horvath clobbers Valdez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Horvath lands a slapping body shot.
Horvath lands a nice shot to the body.
Horvath connects with the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valdez has his takedown stuffed
and Horvath counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Valdez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Horvath fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Valdez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Horvath closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Valdez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Horvath lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valdez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Horvath bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Valdez's head backwards.
Valdez misses with a takedown attempt
and Valdez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice body punch from Horvath.
Valdez moves forwards but Horvath connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Horvath digs a good hook to Valdez's body.
Horvath lands with an uppercut that bounces Valdez off the cage and back into range.
Valdez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Horvath is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Valdez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Horvath lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Valdez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Horvath lands a head shot.
Horvath lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Horvath.
Valdez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Horvath sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Valdez somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jozef Horvath dominated that 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.
Valdez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jozef Horvath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horvath fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Valdez on the side of the head.
Horvath scores with a crisp jab that stopped Valdez in his tracks.
Valdez takes one to the side of the head.
Horvath avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Valdez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Valdez darts in looking for a takedown but Horvath gets double underhooks and turns Valdez into the cage.
Horvath lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Valdez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Horvath swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horvath fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Valdez on the side of the head.
Valdez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Horvath stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horvath fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Horvath with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valdez shoots in looking for a takedown but Horvath manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Valdez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Horvath scores with a decent looking hook.
Valdez wants to land a leg kick but Horvath is out of range.
Horvath lands with an overhand left.
Horvath connects with a looping right hand.
Valdez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice jab there from Horvath.
Horvath lands a slapping body shot.
Horvath lands a jab to the nose.
Valdez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Valdez walks into a jab.
Valdez is looking to clinch.
Valdez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horvath cracks Valdez with an open hand slap.
Sloppy strikes from Valdez. Those never looked like landing.
Valdez is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horvath connects with a body shot.
Horvath scores with a jab to the jaw.
Horvath lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A punch lands to the side of Valdez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Horvath scores with the left hand. Valdez knows he should have avoided that one.
Valdez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Horvath connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Valdez scrambles back to his feet.
Valdez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Horvath lands an overhand right.
Horvath throws a good cross that connects.
Nice straight punches there by Horvath. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Horvath.
Horvath fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Horvath lands a head shot.
Jozef Horvath is winning the standup battle so far.
Valdez has his takedown stuffed
and Horvath counters with a right hand to the body.
Jozef Horvath has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Valdez.
Valdez just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horvath ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Horvath lands a jab to Valdez's midsection.
Horvath throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Horvath finds it's way through Valdez's defenses.
Valdez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Horvath works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Horvath cracks Valdez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Horvath throws a series of strikes that have Valdez backpedaling.
Valdez fails with the takedown
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Horvath connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Valdez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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!
Horvath punishes Valdez's body with a nice straight punch.
Horvath lands a right hook to the body.
A left lands for Horvath.
Valdez shoots in and drives through. Horvath sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valdez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Horvath counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Horvath lunges at Valdez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Valdez's hand.
Valdez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Horvath lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Valdez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Horvath dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Horvath lands a lovely overhand right.
Horvath connects with a looping right hand.
Rodrigo Valdez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch lands to the side of Valdez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Valdez takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Horvath digs a good hook to Valdez's body.
Horvath cracks Valdez with an open hand slap.
Valdez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Horvath is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valdez can do to turn this around?
Valdez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Horvath connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Valdez scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jozef Horvath dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Horvath lands with a nice body punch.
Valdez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Horvath cracks Valdez with a good jab.
A right-left combo lands from Horvath.
Valdez darts in trying to clinch
and Horvath counters with a straight right hand.
Valdez walks into a stiff left hand from Horvath.
Horvath connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Horvath cracks a nice hook into Valdez's ribs.
Valdez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Valdez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valdez tries to clinch but Horvath moves away
and Valdez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Valdez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Horvath sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Valdez somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valdez looks to clinch
and Horvath counters with a nice uppercut.
Valdez fails with the takedown
and Horvath counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Valdez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Horvath connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Horvath connects with a crisp jab.
Horvath thuds his right hand into Valdez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Horvath dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Horvath does it's job there.
Horvath scores with a jab to the body.
Valdez has his takedown stuffed
and Horvath counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jozef Horvath has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Valdez.
Valdez fails with the takedown
enabling Horvath to counter with a crisp jab.
Valdez takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valdez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Horvath.
Horvath throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Valdez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Horvath lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Horvath with a nice cross.
Valdez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Horvath scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Valdez doesn't seem bothered though.
Horvath lands the left hand.
Valdez walks into a jab.
Valdez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Horvath cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Horvath does it's job there.
Horvath works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Horvath dips to his left and cracks Valdez with an uppercut!
Valdez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valdez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Horvath works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Horvath throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Valdez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Valdez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Valdez wants to control but Horvath is keeping him busy.
Horvath keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Valdez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Horvath blocking the ground and pound attempt from Valdez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valdez decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
The crowd cheers as Horvath lands an impressive looking overhand right. Valdez doesn't seem phased though.
Horvath works Valdez's body with a nice hook.
Valdez throws a combination that misses
and Horvath counters with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valdez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheers as Horvath lands an impressive looking overhand right. Valdez doesn't seem phased though.
Horvath throws out a powerful jab.
Horvath lands a glancing blow to the side of Valdez's head.
Valdez misses with a takedown
and Horvath counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Valdez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Horvath thuds a left hand into Valdez's body.
Rodrigo Valdez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jozef Horvath is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Horvath sizes up Valdez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jozef Horvath showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Horvath, 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:24
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:24
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jozef Horvath!
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