PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lucio Valdez (ranked 4989 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francisco Dimasalang (ranked 23987 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Valdez
vs
Dimasalang

156 cm
22
151 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

168 cm
23
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lucio Valdez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Francisco Dimasalang!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dimasalang shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Valdez as he avoids it easily.
Dimasalang is looking to clinch.
Dimasalang tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Valdez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Dimasalang closes the distance and pushes Valdez back into the cage.
Dimasalang drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Valdez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dimasalang just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimasalang tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lucio Valdez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco Dimasalang.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimasalang pressing his opponent against the cage.
The referee calls for Dimasalang to work.
Dimasalang is trying to pull guard but Valdez has him pressed against the cage.
Valdez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dimasalang backwards.

Valdez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Valdez shoots in but Dimasalang avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dimasalang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Valdez really is a fat lump.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valdez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dimasalang.
Francisco Dimasalang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valdez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dimasalang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Valdez stuffs the takedown attempt from Dimasalang. Dimasalang gets slowly back to his feet.
Dimasalang shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Valdez as he avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Dimasalang finds it's target.
Dimasalang shoots for a takedown but Valdez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Valdez appears to be looking for a big counter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimasalang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Valdez. That did some damage!
Dimasalang looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dimasalang looks winded!
Dimasalang tries to score a power double leg takedown but Valdez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dimasalang somewhat.
Valdez is looking to counter punch.
Dimasalang fails to land the takedown.
Valdez is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dimasalang.
Dimasalang gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Valdez counters with a one-two to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dimasalang tries for a takedown but Valdez circles away easily

and Valdez counters by clinching up.
Dimasalang changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Valdez fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Valdez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dimasalang on his heels. He'll look to pass Dimasalang's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valdez lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valdez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dimasalang has Valdez pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucio Valdez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Dimasalang throws a lazy head kick

and Valdez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Dimasalang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Valdez as Dimasalang shoots in.
Lucio Valdez is winning the standup battle so far.
Dimasalang shoots in for a takedown but Valdez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Valdez tries to counter with a takedown but Dimasalang is quick to defend against it.
Dimasalang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dimasalang misses with a takedown attempt

and Valdez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lucio Valdez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco Dimasalang.

Valdez pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Valdez looking for a guillotine here but Dimasalang defends easily.
Dimasalang is breathing heavily.

Valdez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dimasalang is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimasalang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Valdez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

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

Valdez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Valdez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Valdez is looking to work some ground and pound but Dimasalang has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dimasalang looking to control but Valdez passes into half guard.
Valdez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dimasalang is looking for a sweep. Valdez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dimasalang trying to control here.
Dimasalang missing with punches from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valdez working over Dimasalang with some ground and pound. Dimasalang looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dimasalang is looking to control Valdez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dimasalang avoid being mounted?
Lucio Valdez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Valdez winds up and cracks Dimasalang with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dimasalang pushes Valdez off looking to stand but Valdez dives back in and keeps control.
Valdez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Valdez working Dimasalang over with strikes.
Valdez stops Dimasalang from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dimasalang trying to control from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Valdez.
Dimasalang misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Dimasalang is looking to control Valdez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dimasalang avoid being mounted?
Dimasalang is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Valdez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Valdez's back!
Valdez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Valdez wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucio Valdez dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Dimasalang looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Valdez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dimasalang manages to circle out of the way.
Dimasalang fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dimasalang moves in looking to clinch but Valdez pushes him off.
Valdez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dimasalang can do to turn this around?
Dimasalang tries a low kick but Valdez avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

It looks like Francisco Dimasalang has been cut.
Dimasalang goes for a double leg but Valdez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Valdez continues to drive forward.
Lucio Valdez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco Dimasalang.
Dimasalang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Valdez avoids the head kick by Dimasalang.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimasalang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dimasalang shoots for a takedown but Valdez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Valdez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dimasalang is looking to stand back up but Valdez counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Dimasalang.

The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Valdez lands a nice short elbow.
Dimasalang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Valdez is working away from the top position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dimasalang is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Valdez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Valdez drops an elbow to the side of Dimasalang's head.
Valdez working the head and body with strikes.
Valdez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dimasalang tries to roll over but Valdez keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valdez drops an elbow to the side of Dimasalang's head.
Valdez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimasalang is looking to improve his position.
Valdez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Valdez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Valdez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dimasalang keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Valdez lands with a punch from half guard.
Valdez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valdez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Valdez working the head and body with strikes.
Dimasalang trying to control here.
Valdez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dimasalang is looking to control Valdez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dimasalang avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Francisco Dimasalang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lucio Valdez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Valdez seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Dimasalang has recovered full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lucio Valdez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Valdez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucio Valdez!